Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 158 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 158 and 93 is 14694.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 158 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 158 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 28 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 78 | 6942 |
| 127 and 181 | 22987 |
| 170 and 149 | 25330 |
| 166 and 73 | 12118 |
| 67 and 148 | 9916 |