Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 106 is 7526.
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 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 36 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 172 | 29756 |
| 89 and 13 | 1157 |
| 26 and 33 | 858 |
| 146 and 17 | 2482 |
| 50 and 106 | 2650 |