Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 143
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 143 is 858.
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 66 and 143?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 143 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 143 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 143 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 11 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 135 | 26865 |
| 167 and 70 | 11690 |
| 134 and 186 | 12462 |
| 62 and 121 | 7502 |
| 159 and 111 | 5883 |