Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 159 is 17967.
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 113 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 113 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 113 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 93 | 5115 |
| 66 and 197 | 13002 |
| 187 and 31 | 5797 |
| 101 and 164 | 16564 |
| 144 and 77 | 11088 |