Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 36 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 36 and 148 is 1332.
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 36 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 36 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 36 = 4 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 4 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 142 | 28258 |
| 39 and 122 | 4758 |
| 143 and 26 | 286 |
| 120 and 109 | 13080 |
| 48 and 167 | 8016 |