Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 33
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 33 is 1749.
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 33?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 33 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 33 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 66 | 1848 |
| 56 and 153 | 8568 |
| 36 and 114 | 684 |
| 137 and 104 | 14248 |
| 76 and 61 | 4636 |