Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 159 is 5724.
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 108 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 108 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 108 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 155 | 19685 |
| 21 and 69 | 483 |
| 25 and 33 | 825 |
| 196 and 147 | 588 |
| 185 and 99 | 18315 |