Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 183 is 27267.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 149 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 3 | 149 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 34 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 146 | 10074 |
| 146 and 120 | 8760 |
| 77 and 58 | 4466 |
| 34 and 72 | 1224 |
| 128 and 109 | 13952 |