Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 10
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 10 is 740.
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 148 and 10?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 10 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 10 = 14 remainder 8 |
| 2 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 127 and 162 | 20574 |
| 124 and 11 | 1364 |
| 72 and 159 | 3816 |
| 185 and 23 | 4255 |
| 143 and 81 | 11583 |