HowManyNumbers Logo

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

StepCalculation
1 156 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 156
2 159 ÷ 156 = 1 remainder 3
3 156 ÷ 3 = 52 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
147 and 1823822
99 and 16115939
199 and 6412736
169 and 10818252
105 and 464830

Try Calculating LCM of Other Numbers







Related Calculators