Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 16 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 16 and 158 is 1264.
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 16 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 16 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 16 = 9 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 44 | 5764 |
| 77 and 12 | 924 |
| 161 and 81 | 13041 |
| 126 and 73 | 9198 |
| 172 and 106 | 9116 |