Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 108 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 108 and 148 is 3996.
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 108 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 108 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 108 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 108 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 108 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 108 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 28 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 28 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 184 and 118 | 10856 |
| 115 and 49 | 5635 |
| 173 and 56 | 9688 |
| 61 and 114 | 6954 |
| 55 and 49 | 2695 |