Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 142 is 10508.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 6 = 23 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 130 | 16770 |
| 156 and 97 | 15132 |
| 71 and 139 | 9869 |
| 34 and 171 | 5814 |
| 68 and 93 | 6324 |