Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 185
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 185 is 27565.
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 185?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 185 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 185 = 0 remainder 149 |
| 2 | 185 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 149 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 5 = 7 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 150 and 17 | 2550 |
| 132 and 86 | 5676 |
| 125 and 43 | 5375 |
| 53 and 127 | 6731 |
| 46 and 89 | 4094 |