Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 165 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 165 and 148 is 24420.
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 165 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 165 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 165 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 17 = 8 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 120 | 19560 |
| 104 and 109 | 11336 |
| 175 and 112 | 2800 |
| 32 and 54 | 864 |
| 153 and 161 | 24633 |