Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 68 is 2652.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 89 | 14596 |
| 168 and 20 | 840 |
| 42 and 43 | 1806 |
| 191 and 51 | 9741 |
| 48 and 14 | 336 |