Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 50 is 1450.
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 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 50 = 2 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 5 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 130 and 158 | 10270 |
| 48 and 44 | 528 |
| 74 and 168 | 6216 |
| 157 and 137 | 21509 |
| 172 and 114 | 9804 |