Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 73 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 73 and 151 is 11023.
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 73 and 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 73 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 73 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 73 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 73 ÷ 5 = 14 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 167 | 27388 |
| 87 and 95 | 8265 |
| 101 and 25 | 2525 |
| 181 and 125 | 22625 |
| 108 and 98 | 5292 |