Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 89
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 89 is 13261.
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 89?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 89 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 60 |
| 2 | 89 ÷ 60 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 60 ÷ 29 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 2 = 14 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 40 and 169 | 6760 |
| 30 and 197 | 5910 |
| 114 and 121 | 13794 |
| 159 and 142 | 22578 |
| 97 and 59 | 5723 |