Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 142 is 9656.
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 136 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 6 = 22 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 91 | 3458 |
| 70 and 90 | 630 |
| 120 and 46 | 2760 |
| 168 and 35 | 840 |
| 19 and 194 | 3686 |