Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 36 is 5652.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 38 | 1862 |
| 163 and 91 | 14833 |
| 17 and 187 | 187 |
| 153 and 193 | 29529 |
| 152 and 133 | 1064 |