Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 75 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 75 and 149 is 11175.
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 75 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 75 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 75 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 75 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 75 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 3 | 75 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 74 ÷ 1 = 74 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 34 | 3026 |
| 148 and 95 | 14060 |
| 79 and 26 | 2054 |
| 154 and 168 | 1848 |
| 195 and 185 | 7215 |