Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 144 is 10224.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 142 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 142 ÷ 2 = 71 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 32 | 4128 |
| 46 and 65 | 2990 |
| 12 and 161 | 1932 |
| 114 and 144 | 2736 |
| 188 and 12 | 564 |