Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 146 is 4964.
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 68 and 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 178 | 17444 |
| 194 and 133 | 25802 |
| 53 and 94 | 4982 |
| 73 and 126 | 9198 |
| 61 and 25 | 1525 |