Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 84 is 12180.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 61 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 61 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 61 ÷ 23 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 58 | 1218 |
| 25 and 75 | 75 |
| 51 and 162 | 2754 |
| 28 and 195 | 5460 |
| 45 and 66 | 990 |