Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 145 is 6380.
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 44 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 13 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 116 | 21924 |
| 188 and 145 | 27260 |
| 116 and 187 | 21692 |
| 137 and 101 | 13837 |
| 71 and 55 | 3905 |