Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 109
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 109 is 16132.
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 109?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 109 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 109 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 109 ÷ 39 = 2 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 197 | 24625 |
| 129 and 165 | 7095 |
| 151 and 134 | 20234 |
| 144 and 81 | 1296 |
| 76 and 105 | 7980 |