Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 162 is 23490.
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 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 145 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 145 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 40 | 2120 |
| 145 and 112 | 16240 |
| 100 and 129 | 12900 |
| 63 and 99 | 693 |
| 73 and 87 | 6351 |