Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 159 is 2862.
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 54 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 51 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 51 ÷ 3 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 111 and 53 | 5883 |
| 186 and 18 | 558 |
| 35 and 83 | 2905 |
| 87 and 78 | 2262 |
| 43 and 190 | 8170 |