Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 77 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 77 and 148 is 11396.
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 77 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 77 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 77 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 77 = 1 remainder 71 |
| 3 | 77 ÷ 71 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 71 ÷ 6 = 11 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 83 and 42 | 3486 |
| 81 and 48 | 1296 |
| 147 and 86 | 12642 |
| 175 and 192 | 33600 |
| 92 and 147 | 13524 |