Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 156 is 25116.
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 161 and 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 5 = 31 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 181 | 26426 |
| 142 and 42 | 2982 |
| 26 and 199 | 5174 |
| 48 and 156 | 624 |
| 177 and 112 | 19824 |