Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 119 is 18802.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 2 = 19 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 14 | 1414 |
| 160 and 137 | 21920 |
| 83 and 140 | 11620 |
| 79 and 159 | 12561 |
| 169 and 42 | 7098 |