Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 36 is 612.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 9 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 12 and 121 | 1452 |
| 170 and 168 | 14280 |
| 69 and 14 | 966 |
| 50 and 136 | 3400 |
| 133 and 13 | 1729 |