Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 50 is 7150.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 61 | 11956 |
| 176 and 120 | 2640 |
| 164 and 147 | 24108 |
| 138 and 61 | 8418 |
| 186 and 135 | 8370 |