Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 62 is 9238.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 25 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 12 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 16 and 19 | 304 |
| 193 and 145 | 27985 |
| 89 and 198 | 17622 |
| 15 and 46 | 690 |
| 38 and 97 | 3686 |