Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 195
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 195 is 28470.
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 195?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 195 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 195 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 195 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 48 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 48 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 48 ÷ 1 = 48 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 149 | 20711 |
| 102 and 121 | 12342 |
| 162 and 26 | 2106 |
| 17 and 20 | 340 |
| 94 and 22 | 1034 |