Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 63 is 3276.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 30 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 177 | 8319 |
| 135 and 48 | 2160 |
| 138 and 16 | 1104 |
| 23 and 156 | 3588 |
| 69 and 67 | 4623 |