Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 158 is 9322.
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 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 118 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 118 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 38 ÷ 2 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 185 | 185 |
| 15 and 194 | 2910 |
| 145 and 108 | 15660 |
| 143 and 133 | 19019 |
| 172 and 23 | 3956 |