Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 131 is 19126.
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 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 15 = 8 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 32 | 480 |
| 108 and 28 | 756 |
| 83 and 119 | 9877 |
| 69 and 57 | 1311 |
| 183 and 188 | 34404 |