Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 154 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 154 and 89 is 13706.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 154 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 154 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 115 | 22540 |
| 24 and 21 | 168 |
| 67 and 188 | 12596 |
| 172 and 114 | 9804 |
| 31 and 78 | 2418 |