Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 81
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 81 is 11988.
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 81?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 81 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 81 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 81 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 20 | 3340 |
| 87 and 73 | 6351 |
| 64 and 45 | 2880 |
| 156 and 106 | 8268 |
| 92 and 144 | 3312 |