Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 143 is 572.
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 44 and 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 138 | 8694 |
| 189 and 46 | 8694 |
| 21 and 183 | 1281 |
| 167 and 116 | 19372 |
| 183 and 23 | 4209 |