Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 80 is 1520.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 8 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 113 | 5424 |
| 174 and 40 | 3480 |
| 97 and 20 | 1940 |
| 179 and 133 | 23807 |
| 21 and 44 | 924 |