Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 68 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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 12 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 144 | 5328 |
| 54 and 50 | 1350 |
| 187 and 74 | 13838 |
| 60 and 182 | 5460 |
| 198 and 55 | 990 |