Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 88 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 88 and 145 is 12760.
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 88 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 88 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 88 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 88 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 88 = 1 remainder 57 |
| 3 | 88 ÷ 57 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 57 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 26 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 186 | 2232 |
| 165 and 195 | 2145 |
| 59 and 56 | 3304 |
| 147 and 33 | 1617 |
| 114 and 112 | 6384 |