Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 116 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 116 and 143 is 16588.
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 116 and 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 116 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 116 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 116 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 116 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 38 and 188 | 3572 |
| 42 and 148 | 3108 |
| 134 and 65 | 8710 |
| 34 and 20 | 340 |
| 29 and 185 | 5365 |