Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 144 is 20880.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 1 = 144 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 187 | 32725 |
| 174 and 131 | 22794 |
| 28 and 173 | 4844 |
| 178 and 38 | 3382 |
| 168 and 35 | 840 |