Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 122 is 9028.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 26 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 26 | 2054 |
| 167 and 116 | 19372 |
| 55 and 16 | 880 |
| 90 and 168 | 2520 |
| 106 and 97 | 10282 |