Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 175 is 25900.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 27 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 73 and 69 | 5037 |
| 18 and 120 | 360 |
| 75 and 111 | 2775 |
| 79 and 115 | 9085 |
| 75 and 18 | 450 |