Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 146 is 3358.
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 46 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 60 and 83 | 4980 |
| 187 and 176 | 2992 |
| 96 and 178 | 8544 |
| 137 and 172 | 23564 |
| 82 and 181 | 14842 |