Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 102 is 714.
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 42 and 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 102 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 80 | 240 |
| 199 and 158 | 31442 |
| 162 and 182 | 14742 |
| 37 and 58 | 2146 |
| 159 and 61 | 9699 |