Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 56
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 56 is 4088.
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 56?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 56 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 56 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 185 | 6475 |
| 89 and 136 | 12104 |
| 131 and 36 | 4716 |
| 192 and 153 | 9792 |
| 61 and 56 | 3416 |