Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 27 is 1431.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 16 | 336 |
| 156 and 32 | 1248 |
| 200 and 142 | 14200 |
| 130 and 58 | 3770 |
| 87 and 61 | 5307 |