Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 149 is 27267.
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 183 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 34 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 34 = 4 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 34 ÷ 13 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 154 and 80 | 6160 |
| 143 and 83 | 11869 |
| 68 and 163 | 11084 |
| 101 and 168 | 16968 |
| 71 and 50 | 3550 |