Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 140
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 140 is 20020.
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 140?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 140 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 140 ÷ 3 = 46 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 57 | 10545 |
| 25 and 186 | 4650 |
| 138 and 59 | 8142 |
| 195 and 57 | 3705 |
| 99 and 183 | 6039 |