Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 167 is 26386.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 158 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 158 ÷ 9 = 17 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 188 | 8460 |
| 68 and 67 | 4556 |
| 78 and 193 | 15054 |
| 142 and 56 | 3976 |
| 41 and 155 | 6355 |