Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 66
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 66 is 4818.
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 66?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 66 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 66 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 139 and 100 | 13900 |
| 57 and 43 | 2451 |
| 192 and 130 | 12480 |
| 142 and 150 | 10650 |
| 140 and 179 | 25060 |