Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 52 is 7956.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 3 = 16 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 75 and 59 | 4425 |
| 66 and 77 | 462 |
| 84 and 96 | 672 |
| 119 and 46 | 5474 |
| 187 and 24 | 4488 |