Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 23
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 23 is 3404.
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 23?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 23 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 23 = 6 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 23 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 16 | 1360 |
| 75 and 135 | 675 |
| 79 and 186 | 14694 |
| 19 and 122 | 2318 |
| 140 and 40 | 280 |