Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 127 is 19939.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 152 | 19304 |
| 153 and 77 | 11781 |
| 71 and 23 | 1633 |
| 74 and 110 | 4070 |
| 97 and 162 | 15714 |