Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 157
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 157 is 23236.
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 157?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 157 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 157 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 157 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 9 = 16 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 83 | 3403 |
| 160 and 145 | 4640 |
| 124 and 133 | 16492 |
| 188 and 192 | 9024 |
| 150 and 14 | 1050 |