Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 125 is 18500.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 53 and 21 | 1113 |
| 55 and 112 | 6160 |
| 128 and 11 | 1408 |
| 72 and 39 | 936 |
| 169 and 41 | 6929 |