Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 143 is 20163.
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 141 and 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 141 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 141 ÷ 2 = 70 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 157 and 33 | 5181 |
| 12 and 194 | 1164 |
| 13 and 90 | 1170 |
| 50 and 154 | 3850 |
| 62 and 183 | 11346 |