Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 158 is 12798.
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 162 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 4 = 39 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 118 | 4602 |
| 139 and 191 | 26549 |
| 14 and 176 | 1232 |
| 138 and 186 | 4278 |
| 159 and 186 | 9858 |