Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 43
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 43 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 43?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 43 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 43 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 38 | 3534 |
| 44 and 41 | 1804 |
| 152 and 121 | 18392 |
| 199 and 72 | 14328 |
| 189 and 154 | 4158 |