Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 97 and 145
The least common multiple (LCM) of 97 and 145 is 14065.
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 97 and 145?
First, calculate the GCD of 97 and 145 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 97 ÷ 145 = 0 remainder 97 |
| 2 | 145 ÷ 97 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 97 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 1 = 48 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 177 and 75 | 4425 |
| 116 and 45 | 5220 |
| 109 and 190 | 20710 |
| 95 and 132 | 12540 |
| 86 and 20 | 860 |