Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 86 is 6536.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 198 | 16830 |
| 149 and 168 | 25032 |
| 79 and 143 | 11297 |
| 54 and 53 | 2862 |
| 166 and 14 | 1162 |