Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 155 is 7905.
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 51 and 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 2 = 25 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 167 | 25217 |
| 52 and 155 | 8060 |
| 76 and 85 | 6460 |
| 115 and 62 | 7130 |
| 144 and 32 | 288 |