Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 21
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 21 is 3066.
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 21?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 21 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 21 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 52 | 2756 |
| 129 and 69 | 2967 |
| 141 and 154 | 21714 |
| 142 and 172 | 12212 |
| 26 and 172 | 2236 |