Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 136 is 20264.
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 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 136 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 42 | 336 |
| 197 and 120 | 23640 |
| 97 and 166 | 16102 |
| 73 and 178 | 12994 |
| 175 and 120 | 4200 |