Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 72
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 72 is 936.
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 72?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 72 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 72 ÷ 12 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 95 | 9880 |
| 38 and 74 | 1406 |
| 81 and 149 | 12069 |
| 28 and 30 | 420 |
| 171 and 49 | 8379 |