Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 39 is 429.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 161 | 15456 |
| 165 and 149 | 24585 |
| 49 and 162 | 7938 |
| 189 and 184 | 34776 |
| 60 and 124 | 1860 |