Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 26 is 1976.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 118 | 7080 |
| 37 and 185 | 185 |
| 184 and 58 | 5336 |
| 188 and 11 | 2068 |
| 72 and 53 | 3816 |