Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 76 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 76 and 159 is 12084.
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 76 and 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 76 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 76 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 76 ÷ 7 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 141 | 16638 |
| 52 and 60 | 780 |
| 130 and 91 | 910 |
| 80 and 190 | 1520 |
| 16 and 163 | 2608 |