Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 162
The least common multiple (LCM) of 45 and 162 is 810.
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 45 and 162?
First, calculate the GCD of 45 and 162 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 ÷ 162 = 0 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 162 ÷ 45 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 44 | 396 |
| 200 and 149 | 29800 |
| 192 and 117 | 7488 |
| 120 and 32 | 480 |
| 186 and 157 | 29202 |