Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 142 is 10792.
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 152 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 10 = 14 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 144 | 16560 |
| 163 and 106 | 17278 |
| 15 and 68 | 1020 |
| 177 and 51 | 3009 |
| 118 and 42 | 2478 |