Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 63 is 8946.
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 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 63 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 16 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 1 = 15 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 132 | 924 |
| 162 and 144 | 1296 |
| 127 and 64 | 8128 |
| 78 and 178 | 6942 |
| 85 and 41 | 3485 |