Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 83 is 11620.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 166 | 23738 |
| 46 and 141 | 6486 |
| 153 and 37 | 5661 |
| 125 and 179 | 22375 |
| 38 and 145 | 5510 |