Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 31 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 31 and 152 is 4712.
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 31 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 31 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 27 | 3672 |
| 151 and 170 | 25670 |
| 188 and 128 | 6016 |
| 27 and 55 | 1485 |
| 193 and 72 | 13896 |