Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 57 is 8493.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 35 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 57 and 51 | 969 |
| 183 and 178 | 32574 |
| 22 and 29 | 638 |
| 72 and 128 | 1152 |
| 152 and 110 | 8360 |