Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 131 is 20698.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 144 | 10512 |
| 58 and 109 | 6322 |
| 154 and 44 | 308 |
| 148 and 171 | 25308 |
| 174 and 78 | 2262 |