Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 144 is 11376.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 16 | 2992 |
| 76 and 122 | 4636 |
| 16 and 185 | 2960 |
| 189 and 114 | 7182 |
| 161 and 96 | 15456 |