Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 90 is 2340.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 163 | 12388 |
| 139 and 140 | 19460 |
| 19 and 95 | 95 |
| 74 and 29 | 2146 |
| 99 and 97 | 9603 |