Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 169 is 2028.
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 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 156 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 156 ÷ 13 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 35 and 179 | 6265 |
| 169 and 32 | 5408 |
| 146 and 150 | 10950 |
| 142 and 46 | 3266 |
| 172 and 47 | 8084 |