Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 157 is 6280.
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 40 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 50 and 14 | 350 |
| 143 and 54 | 7722 |
| 69 and 48 | 1104 |
| 148 and 109 | 16132 |
| 131 and 181 | 23711 |