Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 189 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 189 and 148 is 27972.
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 189 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 189 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 189 ÷ 148 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 4 | 25 ÷ 16 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 5 | 16 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 9 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 79 | 14141 |
| 180 and 11 | 1980 |
| 79 and 88 | 6952 |
| 96 and 111 | 3552 |
| 143 and 85 | 12155 |