Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 19
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 19 is 2831.
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 19?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 19 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 19 = 7 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 19 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 164 | 31324 |
| 74 and 116 | 4292 |
| 55 and 62 | 3410 |
| 62 and 137 | 8494 |
| 137 and 109 | 14933 |