Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 157 is 2826.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 18 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 132 | 23100 |
| 132 and 65 | 8580 |
| 142 and 120 | 8520 |
| 36 and 168 | 504 |
| 138 and 163 | 22494 |