Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 134 is 19162.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 9 = 14 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 172 | 12212 |
| 115 and 121 | 13915 |
| 157 and 136 | 21352 |
| 177 and 43 | 7611 |
| 36 and 50 | 900 |