Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 74
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 74 is 11766.
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 74?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 74 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 74 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 74 ÷ 11 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 146 | 12410 |
| 164 and 86 | 7052 |
| 69 and 103 | 7107 |
| 144 and 98 | 7056 |
| 185 and 10 | 370 |