Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 105 is 630.
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 18 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 105 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 18 = 5 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 12 | 372 |
| 158 and 133 | 21014 |
| 172 and 139 | 23908 |
| 138 and 140 | 9660 |
| 36 and 179 | 6444 |