Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 137 is 20413.
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 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 12 = 11 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 100 | 3300 |
| 48 and 29 | 1392 |
| 125 and 66 | 8250 |
| 171 and 126 | 2394 |
| 152 and 95 | 760 |