Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 146 is 3650.
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 50 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 46 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 46 ÷ 4 = 11 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 40 | 1160 |
| 70 and 84 | 420 |
| 130 and 44 | 2860 |
| 162 and 122 | 9882 |
| 79 and 160 | 12640 |