Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 135
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 135 is 19980.
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 135?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 135 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 135 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 135 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 143 and 22 | 286 |
| 130 and 193 | 25090 |
| 157 and 195 | 30615 |
| 113 and 89 | 10057 |
| 144 and 109 | 15696 |