Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 155 is 14880.
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 96 and 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 5 | 37 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 6 | 22 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 7 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 145 | 9135 |
| 158 and 55 | 8690 |
| 119 and 83 | 9877 |
| 55 and 145 | 1595 |
| 95 and 40 | 760 |