Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 155 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 155 and 159 is 24645.
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 155 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 155 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 155 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 155 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 155 ÷ 4 = 38 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 200 and 188 | 9400 |
| 42 and 56 | 168 |
| 48 and 107 | 5136 |
| 121 and 79 | 9559 |
| 65 and 125 | 1625 |