Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 118 is 16874.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 25 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 76 | 1596 |
| 168 and 172 | 7224 |
| 190 and 147 | 27930 |
| 20 and 29 | 580 |
| 176 and 85 | 14960 |