Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 143 is 22737.
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 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 129 | 10578 |
| 98 and 115 | 11270 |
| 195 and 53 | 10335 |
| 156 and 161 | 25116 |
| 37 and 42 | 1554 |