Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 145 is 20880.
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 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 144 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 144 ÷ 1 = 144 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 169 | 23998 |
| 117 and 150 | 5850 |
| 50 and 121 | 6050 |
| 184 and 178 | 16376 |
| 89 and 27 | 2403 |