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 |
|---|---|
| 194 and 138 | 13386 |
| 198 and 122 | 12078 |
| 36 and 164 | 1476 |
| 55 and 166 | 9130 |
| 137 and 148 | 20276 |