Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 64 is 9152.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 44 | 1276 |
| 68 and 39 | 2652 |
| 160 and 146 | 11680 |
| 106 and 177 | 18762 |
| 63 and 145 | 9135 |