Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 104
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 104 is 8216.
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 104?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 104 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 104 = 1 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 104 ÷ 54 = 1 remainder 50 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 50 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 50 ÷ 4 = 12 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 13 | 1456 |
| 85 and 10 | 170 |
| 168 and 156 | 2184 |
| 99 and 15 | 495 |
| 56 and 30 | 840 |