Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 63
The least common multiple (LCM) of 45 and 63 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 45 and 63?
First, calculate the GCD of 45 and 63 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 ÷ 63 = 0 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 63 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 9 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 157 | 23079 |
| 150 and 96 | 2400 |
| 190 and 131 | 24890 |
| 29 and 74 | 2146 |
| 106 and 134 | 7102 |