Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 141 is 20586.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 5 = 28 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 97 | 15520 |
| 198 and 184 | 18216 |
| 102 and 100 | 5100 |
| 152 and 166 | 12616 |
| 49 and 182 | 1274 |