Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 186
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 186 is 14694.
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 186?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 186 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 186 = 0 remainder 158 |
| 2 | 186 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 158 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 56 | 1400 |
| 46 and 119 | 5474 |
| 40 and 37 | 1480 |
| 44 and 186 | 4092 |
| 158 and 164 | 12956 |