Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 181
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 181 is 26788.
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 181?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 181 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 181 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 181 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 1 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 190 | 4750 |
| 161 and 167 | 26887 |
| 26 and 141 | 3666 |
| 119 and 73 | 8687 |
| 138 and 24 | 552 |