Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 188
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 188 is 13348.
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 188?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 188 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 188 = 0 remainder 142 |
| 2 | 188 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 142 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 103 | 19776 |
| 60 and 147 | 2940 |
| 88 and 98 | 4312 |
| 193 and 71 | 13703 |
| 72 and 118 | 4248 |