Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 40 is 6280.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 42 | 42 |
| 128 and 179 | 22912 |
| 74 and 148 | 148 |
| 155 and 186 | 930 |
| 57 and 172 | 9804 |