Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 139 is 19738.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 3 = 46 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 92 | 17572 |
| 51 and 55 | 2805 |
| 187 and 72 | 13464 |
| 121 and 184 | 22264 |
| 173 and 33 | 5709 |