Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 131 is 20305.
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 155 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 82 | 15498 |
| 144 and 150 | 3600 |
| 200 and 60 | 600 |
| 143 and 90 | 12870 |
| 143 and 87 | 12441 |