Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 151 is 29445.
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 195 and 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 151 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 34 | 816 |
| 157 and 184 | 28888 |
| 143 and 11 | 143 |
| 178 and 139 | 24742 |
| 169 and 183 | 30927 |