Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 193
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 193 is 28178.
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 193?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 193 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 193 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 193 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 47 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 5 = 9 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 170 and 138 | 11730 |
| 65 and 86 | 5590 |
| 162 and 92 | 7452 |
| 128 and 33 | 4224 |
| 154 and 193 | 29722 |