Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 61 is 9638.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 176 | 14960 |
| 182 and 88 | 8008 |
| 43 and 37 | 1591 |
| 145 and 58 | 290 |
| 17 and 86 | 1462 |