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 |
|---|---|
| 72 and 177 | 4248 |
| 14 and 17 | 238 |
| 100 and 189 | 18900 |
| 14 and 21 | 42 |
| 134 and 158 | 10586 |