Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 65
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 65 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 65?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 65 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 65 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 65 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 59 | 7729 |
| 103 and 119 | 12257 |
| 146 and 156 | 11388 |
| 137 and 58 | 7946 |
| 75 and 46 | 3450 |