Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 110 is 8690.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 25 and 32 | 800 |
| 164 and 116 | 4756 |
| 26 and 138 | 1794 |
| 63 and 184 | 11592 |
| 122 and 82 | 5002 |