Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 63 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 63 and 153 is 1071.
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 63 and 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 63 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 63 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 27 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 147 | 20874 |
| 110 and 90 | 990 |
| 106 and 178 | 9434 |
| 165 and 20 | 660 |
| 118 and 26 | 1534 |