Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 166 is 26394.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 159 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 159 ÷ 7 = 22 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 123 | 3567 |
| 40 and 18 | 360 |
| 24 and 137 | 3288 |
| 114 and 171 | 342 |
| 159 and 176 | 27984 |