Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 119 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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 119 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 35 | 5495 |
| 28 and 183 | 5124 |
| 71 and 63 | 4473 |
| 117 and 172 | 20124 |
| 120 and 127 | 15240 |