Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 143 is 19448.
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 136 and 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 7 = 19 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 19 and 175 | 3325 |
| 138 and 178 | 12282 |
| 96 and 187 | 17952 |
| 132 and 144 | 1584 |
| 58 and 158 | 4582 |