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 |
|---|---|
| 162 and 187 | 30294 |
| 150 and 15 | 150 |
| 152 and 122 | 9272 |
| 149 and 71 | 10579 |
| 144 and 22 | 1584 |