Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 142 is 1278.
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 18 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 101 | 19089 |
| 43 and 70 | 3010 |
| 197 and 20 | 3940 |
| 33 and 82 | 2706 |
| 21 and 67 | 1407 |