Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 127 is 19431.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 63 | 2142 |
| 106 and 52 | 2756 |
| 179 and 74 | 13246 |
| 180 and 183 | 10980 |
| 112 and 34 | 1904 |