Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 152 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 152 and 149 is 22648.
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 152 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 152 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 152 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 3 = 49 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 141 and 30 | 1410 |
| 70 and 155 | 2170 |
| 123 and 27 | 1107 |
| 111 and 50 | 5550 |
| 121 and 115 | 13915 |