Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 120 is 8760.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 36 and 136 | 1224 |
| 166 and 10 | 830 |
| 43 and 149 | 6407 |
| 161 and 197 | 31717 |
| 127 and 47 | 5969 |