Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 54 is 4104.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 113 | 13334 |
| 58 and 156 | 4524 |
| 36 and 67 | 2412 |
| 165 and 85 | 2805 |
| 101 and 96 | 9696 |