Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 41 is 6478.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 87 | 1827 |
| 174 and 16 | 1392 |
| 106 and 21 | 2226 |
| 55 and 134 | 7370 |
| 181 and 156 | 28236 |