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 |
|---|---|
| 197 and 156 | 30732 |
| 147 and 60 | 2940 |
| 36 and 69 | 828 |
| 153 and 73 | 11169 |
| 136 and 18 | 1224 |