Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 157 is 6908.
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 44 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 57 | 8265 |
| 137 and 98 | 13426 |
| 162 and 60 | 1620 |
| 100 and 130 | 1300 |
| 97 and 163 | 15811 |