Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 132 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 132 and 158 is 10428.
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 132 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 132 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 132 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 132 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 132 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 177 | 3363 |
| 81 and 37 | 2997 |
| 131 and 175 | 22925 |
| 19 and 99 | 1881 |
| 147 and 17 | 2499 |