Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 158 is 29546.
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 187 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 158 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 29 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 29 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 3 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 34 | 2720 |
| 92 and 142 | 6532 |
| 25 and 50 | 50 |
| 98 and 171 | 16758 |
| 101 and 49 | 4949 |