Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 157 is 18526.
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 118 and 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 118 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 118 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 1 = 39 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 50 | 2150 |
| 104 and 119 | 12376 |
| 14 and 62 | 434 |
| 69 and 80 | 5520 |
| 147 and 69 | 3381 |