Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 198 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 198 and 159 is 10494.
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 198 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 198 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 198 ÷ 159 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 39 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 3 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 140 | 12180 |
| 147 and 77 | 1617 |
| 98 and 20 | 980 |
| 26 and 120 | 1560 |
| 14 and 128 | 896 |