Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 157 is 24178.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 154 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 154 ÷ 3 = 51 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 173 | 29064 |
| 71 and 148 | 10508 |
| 83 and 78 | 6474 |
| 11 and 52 | 572 |
| 152 and 130 | 9880 |