Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 141
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 141 is 20868.
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 141?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 141 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 141 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 2 | 141 ÷ 7 = 20 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 75 | 2175 |
| 95 and 50 | 950 |
| 86 and 172 | 172 |
| 62 and 130 | 4030 |
| 157 and 188 | 29516 |