Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 157 is 8164.
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 52 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 52 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 1 = 52 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 105 | 1365 |
| 185 and 80 | 2960 |
| 197 and 145 | 28565 |
| 183 and 48 | 2928 |
| 141 and 92 | 12972 |