Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 111 is 16206.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 35 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 108 | 6588 |
| 150 and 187 | 28050 |
| 87 and 87 | 87 |
| 47 and 96 | 4512 |
| 171 and 153 | 2907 |