Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 48 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 48 and 148 is 1776.
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 48 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 48 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 48 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 48 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 48 ÷ 4 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 33 | 5214 |
| 151 and 162 | 24462 |
| 197 and 197 | 197 |
| 179 and 150 | 26850 |
| 141 and 143 | 20163 |