Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 34 is 2686.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 107 | 4815 |
| 31 and 49 | 1519 |
| 144 and 53 | 7632 |
| 126 and 95 | 11970 |
| 140 and 139 | 19460 |