Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 90 is 4770.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 90 = 1 remainder 69 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 69 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 69 ÷ 21 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 95 and 117 | 11115 |
| 175 and 70 | 350 |
| 180 and 23 | 4140 |
| 145 and 80 | 2320 |
| 71 and 10 | 710 |