Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 62 is 8866.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 19 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 133 | 22876 |
| 112 and 13 | 1456 |
| 184 and 56 | 1288 |
| 82 and 64 | 2624 |
| 58 and 106 | 3074 |