Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 152 is 3648.
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 192 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 164 | 2624 |
| 168 and 46 | 3864 |
| 106 and 35 | 3710 |
| 123 and 75 | 3075 |
| 45 and 143 | 6435 |