Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 139 is 2224.
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 16 and 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 16 = 8 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 100 | 13900 |
| 38 and 80 | 1520 |
| 19 and 61 | 1159 |
| 140 and 23 | 3220 |
| 106 and 127 | 13462 |