Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 60
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 60 is 3180.
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 60?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 60 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 60 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 128 | 25216 |
| 22 and 73 | 1606 |
| 117 and 117 | 117 |
| 101 and 148 | 14948 |
| 72 and 87 | 2088 |