Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 152 is 5624.
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 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 4 = 37 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 74 | 6216 |
| 135 and 86 | 11610 |
| 13 and 186 | 2418 |
| 55 and 45 | 495 |
| 134 and 129 | 17286 |