Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 71 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 71 and 154 is 10934.
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 71 and 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 71 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 ÷ 154 = 0 remainder 71 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 71 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 71 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 89 | 17711 |
| 118 and 98 | 5782 |
| 120 and 94 | 5640 |
| 128 and 137 | 17536 |
| 144 and 158 | 11376 |