Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 53 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 53 and 146 is 7738.
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 53 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 53 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 53 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 53 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 53 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 108 | 3996 |
| 12 and 40 | 120 |
| 148 and 144 | 5328 |
| 143 and 152 | 21736 |
| 163 and 175 | 28525 |