Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 148 is 21460.
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 145 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 145 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 145 ÷ 3 = 48 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 121 | 4114 |
| 21 and 79 | 1659 |
| 31 and 155 | 155 |
| 20 and 98 | 980 |
| 195 and 25 | 975 |