Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 67 is 9715.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 11 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 27 and 119 | 3213 |
| 140 and 49 | 980 |
| 39 and 115 | 4485 |
| 97 and 110 | 10670 |
| 116 and 25 | 2900 |