Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 137 is 5754.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 68 and 143 | 9724 |
| 15 and 75 | 75 |
| 176 and 43 | 7568 |
| 151 and 26 | 3926 |
| 14 and 71 | 994 |