Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 105 is 16590.
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 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 1 = 52 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 171 | 5301 |
| 28 and 124 | 868 |
| 150 and 168 | 4200 |
| 102 and 27 | 918 |
| 17 and 18 | 306 |