Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 89 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 89 and 148 is 13172.
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 89 and 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 89 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 89 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 89 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 89 = 1 remainder 59 |
| 3 | 89 ÷ 59 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 59 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 29 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 29 ÷ 1 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 162 and 46 | 3726 |
| 21 and 36 | 252 |
| 22 and 180 | 1980 |
| 84 and 190 | 7980 |
| 74 and 159 | 11766 |