Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 154 is 24486.
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 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 154 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 5 = 30 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 171 | 2394 |
| 72 and 81 | 648 |
| 113 and 160 | 18080 |
| 12 and 44 | 132 |
| 189 and 200 | 37800 |