Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 180 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 180 and 154 is 13860.
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 180 and 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 180 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 2 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 189 | 33831 |
| 198 and 170 | 16830 |
| 123 and 198 | 8118 |
| 115 and 163 | 18745 |
| 155 and 194 | 30070 |