Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 80 is 12240.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 7 = 10 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 187 | 7667 |
| 149 and 195 | 29055 |
| 121 and 69 | 8349 |
| 111 and 115 | 12765 |
| 87 and 188 | 16356 |