Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 59
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 59 is 8378.
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 59?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 59 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 59 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 59 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 181 and 134 | 24254 |
| 154 and 157 | 24178 |
| 138 and 62 | 4278 |
| 150 and 138 | 3450 |
| 166 and 155 | 25730 |