Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 168 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 168 and 158 is 13272.
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 168 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 168 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 168 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 10 = 15 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 135 | 5130 |
| 172 and 34 | 2924 |
| 103 and 117 | 12051 |
| 25 and 51 | 1275 |
| 86 and 133 | 11438 |