Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 34 is 5406.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 108 | 4644 |
| 123 and 128 | 15744 |
| 30 and 55 | 330 |
| 140 and 172 | 6020 |
| 199 and 41 | 8159 |