Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 32
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 32 is 2528.
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 32?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 32 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 32 = 4 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 32 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 2 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 16 | 3152 |
| 38 and 147 | 5586 |
| 140 and 99 | 13860 |
| 60 and 134 | 4020 |
| 103 and 46 | 4738 |