Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 129 is 6837.
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 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 188 | 34780 |
| 196 and 115 | 22540 |
| 83 and 164 | 13612 |
| 157 and 171 | 26847 |
| 65 and 82 | 5330 |