Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 96 is 13920.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 49 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 49 ÷ 47 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 2 = 23 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 156 | 1872 |
| 48 and 171 | 2736 |
| 186 and 91 | 16926 |
| 54 and 116 | 3132 |
| 118 and 114 | 6726 |