Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 157 is 24963.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 157 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 2 = 78 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 80 and 33 | 2640 |
| 139 and 17 | 2363 |
| 90 and 93 | 2790 |
| 43 and 15 | 645 |
| 18 and 90 | 90 |