Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 179
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 179 is 28282.
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 179?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 179 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 179 = 0 remainder 158 |
| 2 | 179 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 158 ÷ 21 = 7 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 62 | 9858 |
| 136 and 53 | 7208 |
| 144 and 12 | 144 |
| 96 and 87 | 2784 |
| 197 and 32 | 6304 |