Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 146 and 198
The least common multiple (LCM) of 146 and 198 is 14454.
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 146 and 198?
First, calculate the GCD of 146 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 146 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 146 |
| 2 | 198 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 3 | 146 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 42 |
| 4 | 52 ÷ 42 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 42 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 90 and 71 | 6390 |
| 90 and 99 | 990 |
| 151 and 70 | 10570 |
| 66 and 136 | 4488 |
| 12 and 49 | 588 |