Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 68 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 68 and 144 is 2448.
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 68 and 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 68 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 68 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 68 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 68 ÷ 8 = 8 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 159 and 86 | 13674 |
| 81 and 85 | 6885 |
| 93 and 150 | 4650 |
| 125 and 116 | 14500 |
| 11 and 13 | 143 |