Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 195 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 195 and 149 is 29055.
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 195 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 195 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 195 ÷ 149 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 11 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 93 and 89 | 8277 |
| 43 and 145 | 6235 |
| 119 and 49 | 833 |
| 107 and 102 | 10914 |
| 140 and 39 | 5460 |