Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 187
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 187 is 27676.
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 187?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 187 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 187 = 0 remainder 148 |
| 2 | 187 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 39 |
| 3 | 148 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 31 |
| 4 | 39 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 31 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 149 | 9685 |
| 99 and 26 | 2574 |
| 142 and 122 | 8662 |
| 185 and 73 | 13505 |
| 55 and 68 | 3740 |