Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 27 is 3834.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 7 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 149 | 25479 |
| 46 and 120 | 2760 |
| 120 and 141 | 5640 |
| 158 and 181 | 28598 |
| 58 and 88 | 2552 |