Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 66 is 3366.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 29 | 4263 |
| 24 and 54 | 216 |
| 60 and 188 | 2820 |
| 141 and 94 | 282 |
| 179 and 170 | 30430 |