Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 164 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 164 and 159 is 26076.
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 164 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 164 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 164 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 5 = 31 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 31 | 3751 |
| 187 and 164 | 30668 |
| 175 and 136 | 23800 |
| 142 and 29 | 4118 |
| 103 and 119 | 12257 |