Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 44
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 44 is 924.
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 44?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 44 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 44 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 44 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 2 = 21 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 100 | 4900 |
| 159 and 28 | 4452 |
| 164 and 159 | 26076 |
| 140 and 133 | 2660 |
| 62 and 12 | 372 |