Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 21 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 21 and 45 is 315.
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 21 and 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 21 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 21 ÷ 45 = 0 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 81 | 15876 |
| 32 and 166 | 2656 |
| 36 and 72 | 72 |
| 34 and 22 | 374 |
| 188 and 148 | 6956 |