Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 70 is 5320.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 70 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 67 | 9045 |
| 102 and 115 | 11730 |
| 200 and 48 | 1200 |
| 43 and 145 | 6235 |
| 38 and 93 | 3534 |