Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 142 is 23430.
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 165 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 23 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 4 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 63 and 154 | 1386 |
| 40 and 96 | 480 |
| 146 and 76 | 5548 |
| 196 and 54 | 5292 |
| 189 and 51 | 3213 |