Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 172
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 172 is 6708.
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 172?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 172 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 172 = 0 remainder 156 |
| 2 | 172 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 156 ÷ 16 = 9 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 96 | 2976 |
| 99 and 138 | 4554 |
| 108 and 102 | 1836 |
| 176 and 44 | 176 |
| 128 and 19 | 2432 |