Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 145 is 20735.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 143 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 143 ÷ 2 = 71 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 137 and 180 | 24660 |
| 114 and 94 | 5358 |
| 179 and 123 | 22017 |
| 146 and 104 | 7592 |
| 78 and 23 | 1794 |