Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 146 is 22338.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 7 = 20 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 44 | 748 |
| 18 and 123 | 738 |
| 143 and 71 | 10153 |
| 58 and 46 | 1334 |
| 130 and 189 | 24570 |