Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 100 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 100 and 149 is 14900.
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 100 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 100 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 100 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 100 = 1 remainder 49 |
| 3 | 100 ÷ 49 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 49 ÷ 2 = 24 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 175 and 196 | 4900 |
| 136 and 15 | 2040 |
| 187 and 127 | 23749 |
| 33 and 183 | 2013 |
| 12 and 124 | 372 |