Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 62 is 4464.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 115 and 167 | 19205 |
| 121 and 42 | 5082 |
| 27 and 143 | 3861 |
| 115 and 40 | 920 |
| 144 and 117 | 1872 |