Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 86
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 86 is 6364.
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 86?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 86 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 86 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 65 and 52 | 260 |
| 67 and 64 | 4288 |
| 170 and 21 | 3570 |
| 167 and 191 | 31897 |
| 60 and 76 | 1140 |