Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 105 is 3045.
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 145 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 108 | 19980 |
| 93 and 79 | 7347 |
| 180 and 159 | 9540 |
| 148 and 148 | 148 |
| 95 and 133 | 665 |