Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 62 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 62 and 142 is 4402.
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 62 and 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 62 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 62 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 80 | 12560 |
| 10 and 77 | 770 |
| 72 and 127 | 9144 |
| 159 and 135 | 7155 |
| 189 and 172 | 32508 |