Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 110 is 7920.
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 144 and 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 187 | 30668 |
| 198 and 135 | 2970 |
| 122 and 61 | 122 |
| 38 and 78 | 1482 |
| 34 and 155 | 5270 |