Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 115 is 18055.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 35 | 6755 |
| 110 and 105 | 2310 |
| 167 and 79 | 13193 |
| 100 and 136 | 3400 |
| 105 and 125 | 2625 |