Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 73
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 73 is 10804.
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 73?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 73 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 73 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 73 ÷ 2 = 36 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 143 | 23452 |
| 51 and 72 | 1224 |
| 20 and 179 | 3580 |
| 70 and 138 | 4830 |
| 91 and 70 | 910 |