Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 42 and 90
The least common multiple (LCM) of 42 and 90 is 630.
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 90?
First, calculate the GCD of 42 and 90 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 42 ÷ 90 = 0 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 90 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 140 | 9940 |
| 93 and 24 | 744 |
| 195 and 40 | 1560 |
| 20 and 171 | 3420 |
| 155 and 77 | 11935 |