Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 189
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 189 is 8127.
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 189?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 189 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 189 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 189 ÷ 43 = 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 150 and 18 | 450 |
| 145 and 178 | 25810 |
| 145 and 94 | 13630 |
| 167 and 127 | 21209 |
| 167 and 19 | 3173 |