Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 146 is 2920.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 38 | 874 |
| 16 and 149 | 2384 |
| 15 and 94 | 1410 |
| 103 and 137 | 14111 |
| 118 and 97 | 11446 |