Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 151 is 2718.
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 18 and 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 18 = 8 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 176 | 12496 |
| 131 and 44 | 5764 |
| 150 and 39 | 1950 |
| 39 and 48 | 624 |
| 171 and 187 | 31977 |