Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 140 is 9940.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 2 = 70 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 81 | 10854 |
| 125 and 28 | 3500 |
| 147 and 19 | 2793 |
| 39 and 23 | 897 |
| 31 and 50 | 1550 |