Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 110 is 17270.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 47 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 47 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 135 | 5130 |
| 115 and 144 | 16560 |
| 68 and 129 | 8772 |
| 168 and 194 | 16296 |
| 196 and 150 | 14700 |