Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 181 is 27512.
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 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 152 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 152 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 196 | 1764 |
| 137 and 70 | 9590 |
| 125 and 134 | 16750 |
| 29 and 23 | 667 |
| 140 and 170 | 2380 |