Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 75 is 11175.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 1 = 74 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 50 | 2200 |
| 27 and 61 | 1647 |
| 109 and 199 | 21691 |
| 142 and 112 | 7952 |
| 180 and 33 | 1980 |