Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 107
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 107 is 15194.
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 107?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 107 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 107 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 107 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 55 | 9515 |
| 62 and 173 | 10726 |
| 70 and 181 | 12670 |
| 149 and 117 | 17433 |
| 21 and 47 | 987 |