Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 116 is 580.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 29 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 160 | 4640 |
| 135 and 194 | 26190 |
| 199 and 155 | 30845 |
| 187 and 120 | 22440 |
| 197 and 12 | 2364 |