Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 11 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 11 and 144 is 1584.
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 11 and 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 11 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 11 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 164 | 26404 |
| 183 and 66 | 4026 |
| 102 and 86 | 4386 |
| 105 and 105 | 105 |
| 74 and 172 | 6364 |