Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 100
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 100 is 14300.
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 143 and 100?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 100 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 100 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 14 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 71 | 1136 |
| 192 and 164 | 7872 |
| 16 and 144 | 144 |
| 128 and 149 | 19072 |
| 128 and 173 | 22144 |