Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 73 is 10147.
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 139 and 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 73 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 7 = 9 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 96 | 11616 |
| 83 and 72 | 5976 |
| 148 and 181 | 26788 |
| 190 and 81 | 15390 |
| 165 and 92 | 15180 |