Least Common Multiple of 142 and 143

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023


Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 142 and 143 the smallest integer that is 20306 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 143 is 20306.

LCM(142,143) = 20306

LCM of 142 and 143

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

LCM of:
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Least Common Multiple of 142 and 143

LCM of 142 and 143 is 20306

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 142 and 143. First we will calculate the prime factors of 142 and 143.

Prime Factorization of 142


2 142
71 71
1

Prime factors of 142 are 2,71. Prime factorization of 142 in exponential form is:

142 = 21×711

Prime Factorization of 143


11 143
13 13
1

Prime factors of 143 are 11,13. Prime factorization of 143 in exponential form is:

143 = 111×131

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 142 and 143.

LCM(142,143) = 21×111×131×711
LCM(142,143) = 20306

Factors of 142

List of positive integer factors of 142 that divides 142 without a remainder.

1, 2, 71, 142

Factors of 143

List of positive integer factors of 143 that divides 143 without a remainder.

1, 11, 13, 143

Least Common Multiple of 142 and 143 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 142 and 143, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(142,143) = 1
LCM(142,143) = ( 142 × 143) / 1
LCM(142,143) = 20306 / 1
LCM(142,143) = 20306

Properties of LCM 142 and 143

(i) The LCM of 143 and 142 is associative

LCM of 142 and 143 = LCM of 143 and 142

Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 142 and 143

1. What is the LCM of 142 and 143?

Answer: LCM of 142 and 143 is 20306.

2. What are the Factors of 142?

Answer: Factors of 142 are 1, 2, 71, 142. There are 4 integers that are factors of 142. The greatest factor of 142 is 142.

3. What are the Factors of 143?

Answer: Factors of 143 are 1, 11, 13, 143. There are 4 integers that are factors of 143. The greatest factor of 143 is 143.

4. How to Find the LCM of 142 and 143?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 142 and 143 = 20306

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 142

142 = 2 x 71

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 143

143 = 11 x 13

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 20306 = 2 x 11 x 13 x 71

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 142 and 143 is 20306.