Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 57 is 3021.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 131 | 3537 |
| 118 and 171 | 20178 |
| 192 and 109 | 20928 |
| 126 and 113 | 14238 |
| 133 and 133 | 133 |