Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 126 is 8946.
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 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 126 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 16 = 7 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 173 | 34427 |
| 132 and 45 | 1980 |
| 151 and 70 | 10570 |
| 64 and 138 | 4416 |
| 99 and 19 | 1881 |