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 |
|---|---|
| 49 and 152 | 7448 |
| 188 and 162 | 15228 |
| 128 and 73 | 9344 |
| 141 and 118 | 16638 |
| 26 and 99 | 2574 |