Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 35
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 35 is 5530.
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 35?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 35 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 35 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 146 and 15 | 2190 |
| 76 and 91 | 6916 |
| 173 and 40 | 6920 |
| 166 and 95 | 15770 |
| 160 and 131 | 20960 |