Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 58 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 58 and 158 is 4582.
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 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 58 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 58 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 58 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 58 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 58 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 84 | 13188 |
| 185 and 150 | 5550 |
| 52 and 69 | 3588 |
| 12 and 20 | 60 |
| 113 and 122 | 13786 |