Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 54
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 54 is 2862.
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 54?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 54 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 54 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 3 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 123 | 2460 |
| 47 and 85 | 3995 |
| 156 and 170 | 13260 |
| 102 and 157 | 16014 |
| 136 and 15 | 2040 |