Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 107 is 16371.
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 153 and 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 126 | 252 |
| 108 and 136 | 3672 |
| 151 and 76 | 11476 |
| 157 and 65 | 10205 |
| 128 and 45 | 5760 |