Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 147 is 21021.
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 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 143 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 143 ÷ 4 = 35 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 133 | 12369 |
| 120 and 161 | 19320 |
| 175 and 172 | 30100 |
| 70 and 122 | 4270 |
| 170 and 134 | 11390 |