Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 96 and 149
The least common multiple (LCM) of 96 and 149 is 14304.
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 96 and 149?
First, calculate the GCD of 96 and 149 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 96 ÷ 149 = 0 remainder 96 |
| 2 | 149 ÷ 96 = 1 remainder 53 |
| 3 | 96 ÷ 53 = 1 remainder 43 |
| 4 | 53 ÷ 43 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 43 ÷ 10 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 3 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 197 and 42 | 8274 |
| 134 and 12 | 804 |
| 79 and 52 | 4108 |
| 144 and 189 | 3024 |
| 146 and 103 | 15038 |