Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 45 is 6570.
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 146 and 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 52 and 194 | 5044 |
| 16 and 59 | 944 |
| 20 and 25 | 100 |
| 179 and 186 | 33294 |
| 104 and 71 | 7384 |