Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 101 is 15857.
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 157 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 45 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 158 | 4108 |
| 186 and 45 | 2790 |
| 129 and 130 | 16770 |
| 95 and 43 | 4085 |
| 74 and 41 | 3034 |