Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 52 is 4004.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 2 = 25 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 74 | 4810 |
| 158 and 137 | 21646 |
| 125 and 142 | 17750 |
| 49 and 21 | 147 |
| 165 and 87 | 4785 |