Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 95 is 760.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 19 | 1691 |
| 165 and 26 | 4290 |
| 36 and 31 | 1116 |
| 60 and 83 | 4980 |
| 120 and 12 | 120 |