Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 145 is 10440.
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 72 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 1 = 72 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 43 and 186 | 7998 |
| 126 and 16 | 1008 |
| 117 and 100 | 11700 |
| 113 and 68 | 7684 |
| 42 and 86 | 1806 |