Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 112
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 112 is 16240.
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 112?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 112 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 112 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 112 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 112 and 136 | 1904 |
| 164 and 86 | 7052 |
| 194 and 79 | 15326 |
| 126 and 15 | 630 |
| 50 and 108 | 2700 |