Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 40 is 1720.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 3 = 13 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 49 and 21 | 147 |
| 101 and 112 | 11312 |
| 129 and 168 | 7224 |
| 177 and 50 | 8850 |
| 156 and 184 | 7176 |