Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 146 is 7446.
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 51 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 76 | 532 |
| 136 and 48 | 816 |
| 35 and 159 | 5565 |
| 70 and 188 | 6580 |
| 133 and 131 | 17423 |