Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 115 is 17595.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 1 = 38 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 140 | 23380 |
| 147 and 149 | 21903 |
| 143 and 172 | 24596 |
| 103 and 68 | 7004 |
| 68 and 34 | 68 |