Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 92 is 14076.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 1 = 30 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 117 | 19539 |
| 36 and 190 | 3420 |
| 77 and 170 | 13090 |
| 120 and 177 | 7080 |
| 171 and 38 | 342 |