Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 116 is 8236.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 166 and 179 | 29714 |
| 22 and 176 | 176 |
| 77 and 131 | 10087 |
| 150 and 28 | 2100 |
| 135 and 168 | 7560 |