Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 158 is 18802.
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 119 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 2 = 19 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 23 | 736 |
| 180 and 30 | 180 |
| 79 and 70 | 5530 |
| 92 and 189 | 17388 |
| 175 and 178 | 31150 |