Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 159 is 8268.
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 156 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 156 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 156 ÷ 3 = 52 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 159 | 2226 |
| 55 and 172 | 9460 |
| 172 and 19 | 3268 |
| 103 and 118 | 12154 |
| 155 and 186 | 930 |