Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 94 is 6674.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 2 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 133 | 17157 |
| 159 and 186 | 9858 |
| 125 and 157 | 19625 |
| 64 and 118 | 3776 |
| 53 and 138 | 7314 |