Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 157 is 24335.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 155 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 155 ÷ 2 = 77 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 173 | 6401 |
| 200 and 120 | 600 |
| 107 and 147 | 15729 |
| 40 and 49 | 1960 |
| 148 and 140 | 5180 |