Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 32 is 5088.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 1 = 31 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 97 | 19012 |
| 55 and 122 | 6710 |
| 195 and 158 | 30810 |
| 112 and 184 | 2576 |
| 21 and 111 | 777 |