Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 104 is 16536.
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 159 and 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 55 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 74 and 66 | 2442 |
| 194 and 39 | 7566 |
| 148 and 87 | 12876 |
| 12 and 18 | 36 |
| 60 and 167 | 10020 |