Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 152 is 12008.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 152 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 6 = 25 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 42 | 3486 |
| 85 and 21 | 1785 |
| 88 and 153 | 13464 |
| 131 and 48 | 6288 |
| 75 and 198 | 4950 |