Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 24
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 24 is 3576.
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 24?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 24 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 24 = 6 remainder 5 |
| 2 | 24 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 31 | 2635 |
| 111 and 166 | 18426 |
| 29 and 138 | 4002 |
| 143 and 187 | 2431 |
| 27 and 140 | 3780 |