Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 130
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 130 is 9360.
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 130?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 130 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 130 ÷ 14 = 9 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 183 | 18849 |
| 41 and 173 | 7093 |
| 118 and 125 | 14750 |
| 178 and 121 | 21538 |
| 27 and 62 | 1674 |