Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 97
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 97 is 13774.
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 97?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 97 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 97 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 176 and 144 | 1584 |
| 70 and 86 | 3010 |
| 134 and 61 | 8174 |
| 72 and 106 | 3816 |
| 33 and 11 | 33 |