Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 142 is 2840.
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 40 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 118 | 19234 |
| 172 and 97 | 16684 |
| 26 and 73 | 1898 |
| 51 and 62 | 3162 |
| 157 and 15 | 2355 |