Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 146 is 8468.
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 116 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 94 | 8742 |
| 20 and 68 | 340 |
| 156 and 44 | 1716 |
| 23 and 92 | 92 |
| 152 and 154 | 11704 |