Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 148 is 1628.
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 44 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 16 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 173 and 178 | 30794 |
| 116 and 53 | 6148 |
| 59 and 20 | 1180 |
| 189 and 49 | 1323 |
| 188 and 129 | 24252 |