Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 139 is 20711.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 139 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 10 = 13 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 10 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 161 and 158 | 25438 |
| 100 and 73 | 7300 |
| 78 and 94 | 3666 |
| 196 and 43 | 8428 |
| 146 and 65 | 9490 |