Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 81 is 1377.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 72 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 9 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 136 | 12104 |
| 144 and 181 | 26064 |
| 154 and 76 | 5852 |
| 43 and 161 | 6923 |
| 89 and 34 | 3026 |