Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 66 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 66 and 148 is 4884.
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 66 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 66 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 66 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 66 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 66 = 2 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 66 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 2 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 118 and 72 | 4248 |
| 153 and 83 | 12699 |
| 78 and 74 | 2886 |
| 26 and 36 | 468 |
| 174 and 62 | 5394 |