Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 81 is 11826.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 65 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 42 | 2226 |
| 13 and 87 | 1131 |
| 114 and 31 | 3534 |
| 163 and 23 | 3749 |
| 116 and 67 | 7772 |