Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 101
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 101 is 14342.
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 142 and 101?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 101 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 101 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 101 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 81 | 12231 |
| 119 and 113 | 13447 |
| 58 and 129 | 7482 |
| 144 and 159 | 7632 |
| 55 and 97 | 5335 |