Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 40 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 40 and 149 is 5960.
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 40 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 40 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 182 and 163 | 29666 |
| 111 and 166 | 18426 |
| 17 and 37 | 629 |
| 39 and 111 | 1443 |
| 42 and 106 | 2226 |