Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 187 is 1683.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 153 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 153 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 69 | 8625 |
| 136 and 68 | 136 |
| 38 and 140 | 2660 |
| 147 and 138 | 6762 |
| 19 and 126 | 2394 |