Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 149 is 28608.
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 192 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 43 = 3 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 43 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 174 and 22 | 1914 |
| 152 and 156 | 5928 |
| 116 and 43 | 4988 |
| 134 and 197 | 26398 |
| 137 and 130 | 17810 |