Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 109 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 109 and 158 is 17222.
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 109 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 109 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 109 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 109 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 109 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 68 | 2720 |
| 148 and 94 | 6956 |
| 124 and 132 | 4092 |
| 153 and 94 | 14382 |
| 165 and 98 | 16170 |