Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 30 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 30 and 144 is 720.
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 30 and 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 30 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 30 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 6 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 82 | 1722 |
| 149 and 179 | 26671 |
| 138 and 150 | 3450 |
| 18 and 169 | 3042 |
| 54 and 127 | 6858 |