Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 156 is 11076.
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 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 142 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 142 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 193 | 34354 |
| 60 and 193 | 11580 |
| 57 and 98 | 5586 |
| 166 and 32 | 2656 |
| 187 and 86 | 16082 |