Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 112 is 17584.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 23 | 4209 |
| 152 and 197 | 29944 |
| 73 and 157 | 11461 |
| 82 and 46 | 1886 |
| 65 and 38 | 2470 |