Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 45 is 990.
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 66 and 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 45 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 21 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 3 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 159 | 2385 |
| 143 and 123 | 17589 |
| 85 and 185 | 3145 |
| 10 and 159 | 1590 |
| 101 and 49 | 4949 |