Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 116 is 2436.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 165 and 136 | 22440 |
| 154 and 142 | 10934 |
| 103 and 175 | 18025 |
| 145 and 169 | 24505 |
| 31 and 99 | 3069 |