Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 159 is 17331.
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 109 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 109 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 109 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 100 | 4300 |
| 108 and 180 | 540 |
| 66 and 27 | 594 |
| 41 and 90 | 3690 |
| 40 and 145 | 1160 |