
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 109 is 15805.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
Step | Calculation |
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1 | 145 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 36 |
2 | 109 ÷ 36 = 3 remainder 1 |
3 | 36 ÷ 1 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
Numbers | LCM |
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165 and 182 | 30030 |
188 and 200 | 9400 |
168 and 200 | 4200 |
62 and 108 | 3348 |
114 and 136 | 7752 |