Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 113 is 17402.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 123 | 7011 |
| 189 and 191 | 36099 |
| 28 and 189 | 756 |
| 185 and 73 | 13505 |
| 16 and 142 | 1136 |