Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 184
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 184 is 27416.
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 184?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 184 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 184 = 0 remainder 149 |
| 2 | 184 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 149 ÷ 35 = 4 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 164 and 74 | 6068 |
| 94 and 158 | 7426 |
| 117 and 36 | 468 |
| 128 and 100 | 3200 |
| 64 and 100 | 1600 |