Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 76 is 6004.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 76 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 6 = 12 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 107 | 15943 |
| 184 and 115 | 920 |
| 136 and 67 | 9112 |
| 183 and 143 | 26169 |
| 149 and 42 | 6258 |