Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 145 is 23490.
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 162 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 87 | 15573 |
| 98 and 26 | 1274 |
| 144 and 73 | 10512 |
| 112 and 115 | 12880 |
| 196 and 96 | 4704 |