Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 36
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 36 is 2844.
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 36?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 36 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 36 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 33 | 6468 |
| 129 and 18 | 774 |
| 110 and 87 | 9570 |
| 148 and 134 | 9916 |
| 159 and 87 | 4611 |