Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 55
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 55 is 8140.
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 55?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 55 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 55 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 55 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 4 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 60 | 4740 |
| 58 and 34 | 986 |
| 29 and 61 | 1769 |
| 56 and 48 | 336 |
| 181 and 22 | 3982 |