Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 34 is 2414.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 196 | 4508 |
| 136 and 34 | 136 |
| 81 and 16 | 1296 |
| 76 and 93 | 7068 |
| 129 and 119 | 15351 |