Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 41 is 5863.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 1 = 20 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 25 | 2450 |
| 124 and 76 | 2356 |
| 167 and 15 | 2505 |
| 142 and 122 | 8662 |
| 109 and 161 | 17549 |