Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 141 is 20445.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 4 = 35 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 185 | 32190 |
| 161 and 169 | 27209 |
| 102 and 153 | 306 |
| 138 and 88 | 6072 |
| 152 and 59 | 8968 |