Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 106 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 106 and 148 is 7844.
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 106 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 106 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 106 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 106 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 106 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 3 | 106 ÷ 42 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 42 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 159 | 30687 |
| 65 and 137 | 8905 |
| 159 and 12 | 636 |
| 167 and 176 | 29392 |
| 169 and 171 | 28899 |