Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 146 is 3796.
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 52 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 18 | 2682 |
| 158 and 97 | 15326 |
| 16 and 101 | 1616 |
| 83 and 32 | 2656 |
| 117 and 54 | 702 |