Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 16
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 16 is 2224.
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 139 and 16?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 89 | 11570 |
| 124 and 116 | 3596 |
| 43 and 92 | 3956 |
| 196 and 71 | 13916 |
| 160 and 123 | 19680 |