Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 54 is 1404.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 192 | 38208 |
| 23 and 109 | 2507 |
| 172 and 11 | 1892 |
| 62 and 103 | 6386 |
| 125 and 55 | 1375 |