Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 172 is 6536.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 152 and 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 148 | 1184 |
| 190 and 139 | 26410 |
| 64 and 79 | 5056 |
| 65 and 186 | 12090 |
| 49 and 78 | 3822 |