Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 132 is 6996.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 14 and 84 | 84 |
| 123 and 19 | 2337 |
| 178 and 121 | 21538 |
| 22 and 42 | 462 |
| 153 and 114 | 5814 |