Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 100 is 7300.
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 146 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 46 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 84 | 756 |
| 61 and 106 | 6466 |
| 29 and 95 | 2755 |
| 179 and 185 | 33115 |
| 121 and 165 | 1815 |