Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 130 is 10270.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 129 | 23736 |
| 57 and 59 | 3363 |
| 122 and 83 | 10126 |
| 101 and 81 | 8181 |
| 103 and 177 | 18231 |