Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 143 and 92
The least common multiple (LCM) of 143 and 92 is 13156.
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 92?
First, calculate the GCD of 143 and 92 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 143 ÷ 92 = 1 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 92 ÷ 51 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 41 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 10 | 30 |
| 173 and 128 | 22144 |
| 118 and 87 | 10266 |
| 197 and 114 | 22458 |
| 64 and 50 | 1600 |