Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 34 is 2584.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 86 | 7654 |
| 123 and 12 | 492 |
| 64 and 156 | 2496 |
| 60 and 11 | 660 |
| 178 and 162 | 14418 |