Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 145 is 6960.
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 48 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 1 = 48 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 54 | 9666 |
| 198 and 53 | 10494 |
| 84 and 94 | 3948 |
| 39 and 102 | 1326 |
| 42 and 13 | 546 |