Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 169
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 169 is 8619.
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 51 and 169?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 169 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 169 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 169 ÷ 51 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 123 and 139 | 17097 |
| 155 and 137 | 21235 |
| 53 and 44 | 2332 |
| 24 and 62 | 744 |
| 165 and 161 | 26565 |