Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 116 is 4988.
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 43 and 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 116 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 43 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 73 | 13578 |
| 187 and 51 | 561 |
| 89 and 96 | 8544 |
| 26 and 199 | 5174 |
| 96 and 104 | 1248 |