Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 37 is 5846.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 182 | 1820 |
| 51 and 126 | 2142 |
| 19 and 102 | 1938 |
| 168 and 132 | 1848 |
| 48 and 24 | 48 |