Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 50 is 700.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 109 and 21 | 2289 |
| 173 and 73 | 12629 |
| 85 and 104 | 8840 |
| 191 and 57 | 10887 |
| 27 and 60 | 540 |