Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 94 is 14382.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 59 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 99 | 3168 |
| 21 and 81 | 567 |
| 160 and 72 | 1440 |
| 13 and 88 | 1144 |
| 132 and 161 | 21252 |