Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 159 is 9699.
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 183 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 33 | 5412 |
| 74 and 28 | 1036 |
| 168 and 161 | 3864 |
| 163 and 12 | 1956 |
| 131 and 39 | 5109 |