Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 153 is 9333.
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 183 and 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 30 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 3 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 59 | 9263 |
| 47 and 193 | 9071 |
| 132 and 31 | 4092 |
| 120 and 68 | 2040 |
| 179 and 49 | 8771 |