Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 80
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 80 is 11440.
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 80?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 80 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 80 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 80 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 17 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 47 and 183 | 8601 |
| 162 and 43 | 6966 |
| 27 and 74 | 1998 |
| 124 and 193 | 23932 |
| 68 and 85 | 340 |