Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 42
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 42 is 2436.
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 42?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 42 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 42 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 197 | 5516 |
| 151 and 92 | 13892 |
| 26 and 140 | 1820 |
| 178 and 130 | 11570 |
| 131 and 187 | 24497 |