Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 121 is 17424.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 86 | 8514 |
| 159 and 193 | 30687 |
| 177 and 122 | 21594 |
| 174 and 64 | 5568 |
| 197 and 48 | 9456 |