Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 89 is 13617.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 134 | 11926 |
| 85 and 165 | 2805 |
| 53 and 37 | 1961 |
| 53 and 49 | 2597 |
| 21 and 47 | 987 |