Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 131
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 131 is 19519.
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 149 and 131?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 131 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 131 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 131 ÷ 18 = 7 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 153 | 9333 |
| 22 and 44 | 44 |
| 75 and 125 | 375 |
| 137 and 72 | 9864 |
| 190 and 155 | 5890 |