Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 45 is 7110.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 1 = 22 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 54 and 73 | 3942 |
| 40 and 80 | 80 |
| 197 and 196 | 38612 |
| 26 and 31 | 806 |
| 109 and 145 | 15805 |