Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 140 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 140 and 148 is 5180.
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 140 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 140 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 140 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 140 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 140 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 140 ÷ 8 = 17 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 109 | 21037 |
| 64 and 83 | 5312 |
| 157 and 154 | 24178 |
| 85 and 147 | 12495 |
| 179 and 18 | 3222 |