Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 149 and 93
The least common multiple (LCM) of 149 and 93 is 13857.
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 93?
First, calculate the GCD of 149 and 93 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 149 ÷ 93 = 1 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 93 ÷ 56 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 18 ÷ 1 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 38 | 3192 |
| 196 and 189 | 5292 |
| 94 and 153 | 14382 |
| 143 and 50 | 7150 |
| 30 and 60 | 60 |