Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 27
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 27 is 3942.
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 27?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 27 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 27 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 105 | 210 |
| 82 and 96 | 3936 |
| 152 and 43 | 6536 |
| 184 and 97 | 17848 |
| 149 and 189 | 28161 |