Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 28 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 28 and 146 is 2044.
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 28 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 28 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 28 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 111 | 1776 |
| 109 and 77 | 8393 |
| 62 and 126 | 3906 |
| 14 and 34 | 238 |
| 112 and 48 | 336 |