Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 45 is 2340.
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 52 and 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 7 = 6 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 152 | 8968 |
| 24 and 73 | 1752 |
| 106 and 144 | 7632 |
| 48 and 26 | 624 |
| 158 and 126 | 9954 |