Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 152 is 5320.
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 140 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 140 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 140 ÷ 12 = 11 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 182 | 12012 |
| 95 and 23 | 2185 |
| 44 and 64 | 704 |
| 200 and 137 | 27400 |
| 146 and 176 | 12848 |