Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 156 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 156 and 142 is 11076.
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 156 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 156 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 156 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 170 | 6120 |
| 133 and 42 | 798 |
| 172 and 96 | 4128 |
| 112 and 66 | 3696 |
| 159 and 178 | 28302 |