Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 142 is 3976.
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 56 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 4 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 22 and 113 | 2486 |
| 159 and 41 | 6519 |
| 126 and 189 | 378 |
| 187 and 200 | 37400 |
| 176 and 119 | 20944 |