Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 142 is 2556.
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 36 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 2 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 197 | 14972 |
| 164 and 138 | 11316 |
| 161 and 138 | 966 |
| 78 and 173 | 13494 |
| 128 and 81 | 10368 |