Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 17
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 17 is 2533.
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 17?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 17 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 17 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 109 | 17222 |
| 183 and 70 | 12810 |
| 138 and 67 | 9246 |
| 167 and 56 | 9352 |
| 44 and 155 | 6820 |