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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 148

The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 148 is 11988.

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 162 and 148?

First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 162 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 14
2 148 ÷ 14 = 10 remainder 8
3 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6
4 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2
5 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
189 and 10620034
186 and 20018600
118 and 16919942
59 and 18310797
187 and 6111407

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