Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 167
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 167 is 23881.
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 167?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 167 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 167 = 0 remainder 143 |
| 2 | 167 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 143 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 23 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 23 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 23 ÷ 1 = 23 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 121 and 40 | 4840 |
| 96 and 85 | 8160 |
| 181 and 184 | 33304 |
| 158 and 151 | 23858 |
| 14 and 128 | 896 |