Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 148 and 96
The least common multiple (LCM) of 148 and 96 is 3552.
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 96?
First, calculate the GCD of 148 and 96 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 148 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 96 ÷ 52 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 44 ÷ 8 = 5 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 196 and 159 | 31164 |
| 146 and 118 | 8614 |
| 179 and 126 | 22554 |
| 46 and 72 | 1656 |
| 75 and 124 | 9300 |