Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 113 is 17967.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 56 | 56 |
| 107 and 176 | 18832 |
| 35 and 158 | 5530 |
| 181 and 155 | 28055 |
| 69 and 21 | 483 |