Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 55 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 55 and 144 is 7920.
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 55 and 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 55 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 55 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 55 ÷ 34 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 7 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 9 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 10 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 124 and 182 | 11284 |
| 158 and 171 | 27018 |
| 102 and 120 | 2040 |
| 171 and 99 | 1881 |
| 40 and 34 | 680 |