Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 146 is 8614.
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 118 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 118 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 118 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 12 | 420 |
| 19 and 38 | 38 |
| 115 and 28 | 3220 |
| 71 and 38 | 2698 |
| 158 and 114 | 9006 |