Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 146 is 20878.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 143 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 143 ÷ 3 = 47 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 72 | 2232 |
| 194 and 12 | 1164 |
| 69 and 181 | 12489 |
| 37 and 193 | 7141 |
| 16 and 98 | 784 |