Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 78 is 156.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 78 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 62 | 124 |
| 179 and 50 | 8950 |
| 34 and 75 | 2550 |
| 131 and 116 | 15196 |
| 66 and 133 | 8778 |