Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 54 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 54 and 148 is 3996.
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 54 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 54 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 54 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 54 = 2 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 54 ÷ 40 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 38 | 3002 |
| 43 and 78 | 3354 |
| 127 and 14 | 1778 |
| 56 and 177 | 9912 |
| 180 and 60 | 180 |