Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 128 is 9088.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 14 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 87 | 2262 |
| 179 and 113 | 20227 |
| 146 and 182 | 13286 |
| 78 and 193 | 15054 |
| 18 and 12 | 36 |