Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 107 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 107 and 159 is 17013.
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 107 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 107 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 107 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 107 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 107 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 3 = 17 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 114 | 22002 |
| 30 and 44 | 660 |
| 197 and 138 | 27186 |
| 44 and 26 | 572 |
| 14 and 84 | 84 |