Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 34 is 2516.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 26 | 4186 |
| 180 and 23 | 4140 |
| 144 and 143 | 20592 |
| 37 and 130 | 4810 |
| 198 and 137 | 27126 |