Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 64 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 64 and 156 is 2496.
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 64 and 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 64 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 141 | 9024 |
| 74 and 59 | 4366 |
| 41 and 184 | 7544 |
| 130 and 120 | 1560 |
| 151 and 81 | 12231 |