Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 65 is 10010.
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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 36 | 252 |
| 140 and 79 | 11060 |
| 45 and 72 | 360 |
| 182 and 95 | 17290 |
| 165 and 156 | 8580 |