Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 108 is 8316.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 192 | 12864 |
| 178 and 130 | 11570 |
| 138 and 197 | 27186 |
| 88 and 136 | 1496 |
| 147 and 137 | 20139 |