Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 20
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 20 is 780.
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 20?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 20 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 20 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 153 and 186 | 9486 |
| 50 and 86 | 2150 |
| 81 and 36 | 324 |
| 105 and 130 | 2730 |
| 131 and 99 | 12969 |