Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 132 is 19668.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 132 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 187 and 129 | 24123 |
| 102 and 104 | 5304 |
| 40 and 42 | 840 |
| 45 and 151 | 6795 |
| 164 and 137 | 22468 |