Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 46
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 46 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 46?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 46 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 46 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 161 | 3381 |
| 61 and 14 | 854 |
| 110 and 192 | 10560 |
| 141 and 138 | 6486 |
| 130 and 23 | 2990 |