Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 158 is 8532.
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 108 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 108 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 108 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 8 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 87 | 15747 |
| 18 and 117 | 234 |
| 107 and 86 | 9202 |
| 29 and 183 | 5307 |
| 18 and 54 | 54 |