Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 151 is 21895.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 145 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 145 ÷ 6 = 24 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 151 and 129 | 19479 |
| 27 and 80 | 2160 |
| 63 and 122 | 7686 |
| 108 and 19 | 2052 |
| 29 and 67 | 1943 |