Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 26 is 1846.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 82 and 115 | 9430 |
| 163 and 113 | 18419 |
| 175 and 144 | 25200 |
| 146 and 127 | 18542 |
| 40 and 79 | 3160 |