Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 139 is 23491.
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 169 and 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 13 and 25 | 325 |
| 181 and 157 | 28417 |
| 32 and 45 | 1440 |
| 158 and 139 | 21962 |
| 139 and 197 | 27383 |