Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 96 is 1248.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 128 | 8320 |
| 39 and 112 | 4368 |
| 155 and 127 | 19685 |
| 162 and 38 | 3078 |
| 20 and 126 | 1260 |