Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 145 is 22185.
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 153 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 8 = 18 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 76 and 24 | 456 |
| 133 and 20 | 2660 |
| 132 and 130 | 8580 |
| 130 and 153 | 19890 |
| 183 and 29 | 5307 |