Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 136 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 136 and 149 is 20264.
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 136 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 136 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 136 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 136 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 136 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 17 and 95 | 1615 |
| 49 and 48 | 2352 |
| 16 and 135 | 2160 |
| 39 and 152 | 5928 |
| 168 and 146 | 12264 |