Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 159 is 29415.
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 185 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 26 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 76 | 3268 |
| 74 and 168 | 6216 |
| 140 and 142 | 9940 |
| 153 and 187 | 1683 |
| 89 and 163 | 14507 |