Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 108
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 108 is 5724.
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 108?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 108 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 108 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 146 | 10366 |
| 161 and 39 | 6279 |
| 83 and 98 | 8134 |
| 189 and 153 | 3213 |
| 40 and 174 | 3480 |