Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 185 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 185 and 143 is 26455.
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 185 and 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 185 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 185 ÷ 143 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 112 | 9520 |
| 74 and 115 | 8510 |
| 174 and 123 | 7134 |
| 160 and 75 | 2400 |
| 122 and 21 | 2562 |