Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 102
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 102 is 14586.
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 102?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 102 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 102 ÷ 41 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 88 | 1848 |
| 46 and 188 | 4324 |
| 106 and 23 | 2438 |
| 154 and 183 | 28182 |
| 69 and 65 | 4485 |