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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

StepCalculation
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

NumbersLCM
63 and 1519513
137 and 8010960
183 and 132379
80 and 823280
148 and 1365032

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