Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 78
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 78 is 5538.
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 78?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 78 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 78 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 78 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 33 | 1848 |
| 25 and 119 | 2975 |
| 71 and 87 | 6177 |
| 132 and 64 | 2112 |
| 59 and 33 | 1947 |