Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 159 and 98
The least common multiple (LCM) of 159 and 98 is 15582.
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 98?
First, calculate the GCD of 159 and 98 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 159 ÷ 98 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 98 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 11 | 253 |
| 117 and 148 | 17316 |
| 46 and 159 | 7314 |
| 136 and 191 | 25976 |
| 83 and 87 | 7221 |