Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 79 is 11297.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 64 ÷ 15 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 192 and 189 | 12096 |
| 152 and 33 | 5016 |
| 57 and 41 | 2337 |
| 34 and 116 | 1972 |
| 21 and 174 | 1218 |