Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 14 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 40 is 280.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 14 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 ÷ 40 = 0 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 151 | 16308 |
| 138 and 137 | 18906 |
| 94 and 192 | 9024 |
| 64 and 16 | 64 |
| 121 and 67 | 8107 |