Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 153 is 9792.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 55 | 8965 |
| 123 and 92 | 11316 |
| 141 and 127 | 17907 |
| 138 and 97 | 13386 |
| 38 and 90 | 1710 |