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 |
|---|---|
| 182 and 163 | 29666 |
| 121 and 61 | 7381 |
| 160 and 11 | 1760 |
| 151 and 85 | 12835 |
| 39 and 87 | 1131 |