Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 43 and 71
The least common multiple (LCM) of 43 and 71 is 3053.
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 71?
First, calculate the GCD of 43 and 71 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 43 ÷ 71 = 0 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 71 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 140 | 1260 |
| 161 and 59 | 9499 |
| 162 and 168 | 4536 |
| 103 and 82 | 8446 |
| 60 and 52 | 780 |