Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 163
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 163 is 25591.
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 163?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 163 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 163 = 0 remainder 157 |
| 2 | 163 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 157 ÷ 6 = 26 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 78 | 9282 |
| 74 and 13 | 962 |
| 68 and 142 | 4828 |
| 140 and 109 | 15260 |
| 119 and 94 | 11186 |