Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 96 is 6816.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 51 and 19 | 969 |
| 162 and 73 | 11826 |
| 189 and 11 | 2079 |
| 143 and 97 | 13871 |
| 98 and 50 | 2450 |