Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 79
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 79 is 11455.
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 79?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 79 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 79 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 79 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 13 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 64 and 120 | 960 |
| 191 and 158 | 30178 |
| 162 and 103 | 16686 |
| 123 and 153 | 6273 |
| 143 and 153 | 21879 |