Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 198 is 10494.
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 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 159 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 159 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 3 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 194 | 8536 |
| 185 and 149 | 27565 |
| 83 and 63 | 5229 |
| 162 and 125 | 20250 |
| 151 and 17 | 2567 |