Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 144 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 144 and 148 is 5328.
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 144 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 144 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 144 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 144 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 144 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 144 ÷ 4 = 36 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 61 and 124 | 7564 |
| 85 and 139 | 11815 |
| 139 and 143 | 19877 |
| 171 and 181 | 30951 |
| 150 and 121 | 18150 |