Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 142 is 11502.
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 162 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 31 | 2418 |
| 63 and 129 | 2709 |
| 46 and 168 | 3864 |
| 82 and 26 | 1066 |
| 130 and 199 | 25870 |