Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 157 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 157 and 139 is 21823.
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 157 and 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 157 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 157 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 168 | 840 |
| 167 and 140 | 23380 |
| 92 and 144 | 3312 |
| 34 and 117 | 3978 |
| 183 and 89 | 16287 |