Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 140 is 420.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 140 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 26 and 124 | 1612 |
| 188 and 168 | 7896 |
| 156 and 182 | 1092 |
| 124 and 179 | 22196 |
| 41 and 23 | 943 |