Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 68 is 5372.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 22 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 2 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 159 | 25599 |
| 27 and 92 | 2484 |
| 71 and 138 | 9798 |
| 185 and 147 | 27195 |
| 119 and 185 | 22015 |