Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 55 is 7645.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 170 | 27370 |
| 191 and 173 | 33043 |
| 167 and 161 | 26887 |
| 26 and 64 | 832 |
| 47 and 58 | 2726 |