Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 47
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 47 is 7426.
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 47?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 47 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 47 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 47 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 147 | 8967 |
| 173 and 66 | 11418 |
| 11 and 67 | 737 |
| 172 and 171 | 29412 |
| 78 and 149 | 11622 |