Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 116 is 8468.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 164 | 26732 |
| 72 and 178 | 6408 |
| 173 and 41 | 7093 |
| 32 and 138 | 2208 |
| 15 and 191 | 2865 |