Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 67 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 67 and 153 is 10251.
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 67 and 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 67 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 67 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 172 | 3096 |
| 147 and 182 | 3822 |
| 96 and 114 | 1824 |
| 177 and 161 | 28497 |
| 142 and 190 | 13490 |