Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 60 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 60 and 159 is 3180.
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 60 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 60 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 60 = 2 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 15 | 165 |
| 96 and 63 | 2016 |
| 14 and 24 | 168 |
| 62 and 37 | 2294 |
| 182 and 154 | 2002 |