HowManyNumbers Logo

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 147

The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 147 is 23226.

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 147?

First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 158 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 11
2 147 ÷ 11 = 13 remainder 4
3 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3
4 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1
5 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
32 and 28224
185 and 8916465
152 and 9314136
21 and 1242604
167 and 15926553

Try Calculating LCM of Other Numbers







Related Calculators