Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 146 is 6278.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 114 and 72 | 1368 |
| 158 and 165 | 26070 |
| 114 and 150 | 2850 |
| 112 and 97 | 10864 |
| 47 and 157 | 7379 |