Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 59 is 9086.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 15 | 2490 |
| 168 and 124 | 5208 |
| 47 and 95 | 4465 |
| 85 and 58 | 4930 |
| 80 and 182 | 7280 |