Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 139 is 20155.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 6 = 23 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 130 | 22490 |
| 162 and 105 | 5670 |
| 179 and 158 | 28282 |
| 196 and 99 | 19404 |
| 184 and 18 | 1656 |