Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 185 is 740.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 45 and 84 | 1260 |
| 148 and 141 | 20868 |
| 81 and 26 | 2106 |
| 86 and 93 | 7998 |
| 165 and 101 | 16665 |