Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 116 is 9164.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 90 | 3870 |
| 90 and 100 | 900 |
| 45 and 94 | 4230 |
| 65 and 42 | 2730 |
| 131 and 195 | 25545 |