Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 139 is 1946.
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 14 and 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 14 = 9 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 79 | 6715 |
| 144 and 36 | 144 |
| 159 and 52 | 8268 |
| 79 and 137 | 10823 |
| 19 and 57 | 57 |