Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 45 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 45 and 70 is 630.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 45 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 ÷ 70 = 0 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 35 | 1365 |
| 126 and 171 | 2394 |
| 147 and 197 | 28959 |
| 121 and 200 | 24200 |
| 74 and 50 | 1850 |