Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 151 is 23556.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 5 = 30 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 91 | 1456 |
| 176 and 103 | 18128 |
| 85 and 148 | 12580 |
| 104 and 22 | 1144 |
| 110 and 48 | 2640 |