Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 122 is 9516.
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 156 and 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 134 | 20502 |
| 64 and 186 | 5952 |
| 38 and 18 | 342 |
| 140 and 152 | 5320 |
| 72 and 195 | 4680 |