Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 106 is 8374.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 2 = 26 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 81 and 95 | 7695 |
| 170 and 116 | 9860 |
| 107 and 56 | 5992 |
| 117 and 153 | 1989 |
| 132 and 17 | 2244 |