Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 61
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 61 is 8906.
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 61?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 61 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 61 = 2 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 61 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 124 | 992 |
| 148 and 113 | 16724 |
| 188 and 74 | 6956 |
| 174 and 179 | 31146 |
| 18 and 97 | 1746 |