Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 52 is 1820.
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 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 188 | 3948 |
| 131 and 179 | 23449 |
| 79 and 105 | 8295 |
| 193 and 69 | 13317 |
| 88 and 22 | 88 |