Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 23 is 3266.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 23 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 36 | 2340 |
| 170 and 48 | 4080 |
| 182 and 187 | 34034 |
| 173 and 179 | 30967 |
| 46 and 15 | 690 |