Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 154
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 154 is 4466.
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 58 and 154?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 154 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 154 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 154 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 48 | 3792 |
| 136 and 170 | 680 |
| 164 and 167 | 27388 |
| 68 and 148 | 2516 |
| 30 and 32 | 480 |