Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 62 is 9858.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 138 | 5244 |
| 78 and 46 | 1794 |
| 35 and 194 | 6790 |
| 171 and 114 | 342 |
| 172 and 39 | 6708 |