Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 89 is 13884.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 182 | 16198 |
| 66 and 176 | 528 |
| 140 and 68 | 2380 |
| 108 and 159 | 5724 |
| 80 and 110 | 880 |