Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 158 is 2844.
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 36 and 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 142 | 27406 |
| 36 and 111 | 1332 |
| 23 and 37 | 851 |
| 111 and 186 | 6882 |
| 159 and 179 | 28461 |