Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 86 is 6278.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 31 | 1860 |
| 91 and 44 | 4004 |
| 176 and 150 | 13200 |
| 89 and 184 | 16376 |
| 140 and 180 | 1260 |