Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 31 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 31 and 157 is 4867.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 31 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 31 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 34 | 2686 |
| 179 and 197 | 35263 |
| 116 and 168 | 4872 |
| 70 and 37 | 2590 |
| 196 and 65 | 12740 |