Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 199 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 199 and 153 is 30447.
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 199 and 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 199 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 199 ÷ 153 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 177 | 18231 |
| 141 and 23 | 3243 |
| 175 and 181 | 31675 |
| 188 and 175 | 32900 |
| 125 and 176 | 22000 |