Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 101 is 15958.
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 158 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 97 and 68 | 6596 |
| 89 and 81 | 7209 |
| 126 and 121 | 15246 |
| 69 and 83 | 5727 |
| 84 and 144 | 1008 |