Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 142 is 7526.
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 106 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 106 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 106 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 105 and 169 | 17745 |
| 77 and 192 | 14784 |
| 10 and 55 | 110 |
| 31 and 163 | 5053 |
| 19 and 76 | 76 |