Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 191
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 191 is 30369.
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 191?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 191 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 191 = 0 remainder 159 |
| 2 | 191 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 159 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 1 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 115 | 7245 |
| 183 and 183 | 183 |
| 197 and 95 | 18715 |
| 185 and 111 | 555 |
| 157 and 25 | 3925 |