Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 118 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 118 and 145 is 17110.
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 118 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 118 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 118 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 118 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 118 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 105 | 3045 |
| 35 and 148 | 5180 |
| 96 and 24 | 96 |
| 132 and 144 | 1584 |
| 16 and 51 | 816 |