Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 37 is 5328.
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 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 33 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 119 | 3094 |
| 89 and 130 | 11570 |
| 64 and 118 | 3776 |
| 156 and 143 | 1716 |
| 55 and 15 | 165 |