Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 129
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 129 is 19092.
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 129?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 129 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 129 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 129 ÷ 19 = 6 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 75 | 1800 |
| 27 and 150 | 1350 |
| 44 and 176 | 176 |
| 194 and 27 | 5238 |
| 98 and 10 | 490 |