Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 152 is 13528.
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 89 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 155 and 134 | 20770 |
| 181 and 188 | 34028 |
| 168 and 11 | 1848 |
| 73 and 98 | 7154 |
| 144 and 76 | 2736 |