Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 109 is 15914.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 37 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 71 and 120 | 8520 |
| 156 and 16 | 624 |
| 64 and 139 | 8896 |
| 156 and 82 | 6396 |
| 37 and 68 | 2516 |