Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 95
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 95 is 13870.
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 95?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 95 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 95 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 95 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 81 | 8586 |
| 186 and 71 | 13206 |
| 83 and 59 | 4897 |
| 75 and 169 | 12675 |
| 114 and 127 | 14478 |