Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 118 is 8496.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 120 | 23640 |
| 81 and 198 | 1782 |
| 27 and 159 | 1431 |
| 169 and 16 | 2704 |
| 37 and 177 | 6549 |