Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 142 is 852.
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 12 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 12 = 11 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 29 | 754 |
| 15 and 111 | 555 |
| 197 and 187 | 36839 |
| 137 and 109 | 14933 |
| 144 and 161 | 23184 |