Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 128
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 128 is 18304.
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 128?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 128 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 128 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 128 ÷ 15 = 8 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 160 and 44 | 1760 |
| 128 and 84 | 2688 |
| 159 and 191 | 30369 |
| 45 and 78 | 1170 |
| 169 and 92 | 15548 |