Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 168
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 168 is 6216.
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 168?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 168 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 168 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 168 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 20 = 7 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 20 and 159 | 3180 |
| 71 and 137 | 9727 |
| 119 and 141 | 16779 |
| 140 and 135 | 3780 |
| 55 and 72 | 3960 |