Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 120 is 17160.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 120 and 87 | 3480 |
| 195 and 66 | 4290 |
| 199 and 115 | 22885 |
| 53 and 181 | 9593 |
| 118 and 64 | 3776 |