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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 12

The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 12 is 444.

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 12?

First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 12 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 148 ÷ 12 = 12 remainder 4
2 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
172 and 15813588
71 and 15911289
127 and 19324511
115 and 14216330
188 and 132444

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