Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 44 is 1672.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 33 and 90 | 990 |
| 141 and 158 | 22278 |
| 185 and 11 | 2035 |
| 118 and 175 | 20650 |
| 72 and 25 | 1800 |