Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 71 is 10224.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 71 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 2 = 35 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 135 and 28 | 3780 |
| 77 and 173 | 13321 |
| 59 and 171 | 10089 |
| 40 and 79 | 3160 |
| 68 and 72 | 1224 |