Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 18 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 18 and 45 is 90.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 18 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ÷ 45 = 0 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 78 | 1950 |
| 91 and 146 | 13286 |
| 23 and 197 | 4531 |
| 127 and 48 | 6096 |
| 108 and 191 | 20628 |