Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 166
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 166 is 13114.
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 166?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 166 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 166 = 0 remainder 158 |
| 2 | 166 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 158 ÷ 8 = 19 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 55 | 8910 |
| 87 and 168 | 4872 |
| 70 and 131 | 9170 |
| 124 and 16 | 496 |
| 56 and 116 | 1624 |