Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 172 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 172 and 157 is 27004.
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 172 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 172 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 172 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 15 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 151 | 11778 |
| 65 and 75 | 975 |
| 125 and 37 | 4625 |
| 145 and 64 | 9280 |
| 116 and 114 | 6612 |