Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 56 is 8792.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 15 | 930 |
| 155 and 46 | 7130 |
| 37 and 29 | 1073 |
| 79 and 74 | 5846 |
| 147 and 83 | 12201 |