Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 48
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 48 is 7440.
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 48?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 48 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 48 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 71 | 1349 |
| 111 and 151 | 16761 |
| 142 and 144 | 10224 |
| 95 and 148 | 14060 |
| 139 and 123 | 17097 |