Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 114
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 114 is 2736.
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 144 and 114?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 114 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 114 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 114 ÷ 30 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 42 | 210 |
| 178 and 164 | 14596 |
| 107 and 183 | 19581 |
| 161 and 64 | 10304 |
| 58 and 87 | 174 |