Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 15 and 16
The least common multiple (LCM) of 15 and 16 is 240.
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 15 and 16?
First, calculate the GCD of 15 and 16 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 ÷ 16 = 0 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 178 | 12994 |
| 49 and 163 | 7987 |
| 161 and 198 | 31878 |
| 63 and 87 | 1827 |
| 55 and 20 | 220 |