Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 151 is 2416.
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 16 and 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 16 = 9 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 73 | 9125 |
| 125 and 194 | 24250 |
| 22 and 33 | 66 |
| 120 and 185 | 4440 |
| 160 and 42 | 3360 |