Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 49
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 49 is 294.
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 49?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 49 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 49 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 49 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 44 and 148 | 1628 |
| 146 and 142 | 10366 |
| 119 and 128 | 15232 |
| 136 and 100 | 3400 |
| 184 and 150 | 13800 |