Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 157 is 11304.
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 72 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 200 | 7800 |
| 159 and 126 | 6678 |
| 23 and 188 | 4324 |
| 37 and 166 | 6142 |
| 139 and 34 | 4726 |