Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 169 is 4056.
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 24 and 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 24 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 139 | 19460 |
| 142 and 10 | 710 |
| 160 and 118 | 9440 |
| 162 and 111 | 5994 |
| 101 and 14 | 1414 |