Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 169 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 169 and 145 is 24505.
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 169 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 169 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 169 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 1 = 24 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 104 and 50 | 2600 |
| 42 and 29 | 1218 |
| 136 and 171 | 23256 |
| 82 and 161 | 13202 |
| 136 and 157 | 21352 |