Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 10
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 10 is 770.
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 154 and 10?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 10 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 10 = 15 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 112 | 3472 |
| 136 and 94 | 6392 |
| 45 and 18 | 90 |
| 200 and 129 | 25800 |
| 197 and 182 | 35854 |