Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 111 is 16095.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 15 | 930 |
| 186 and 144 | 4464 |
| 74 and 160 | 5920 |
| 74 and 48 | 1776 |
| 170 and 103 | 17510 |