Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 102 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 102 and 150 is 2550.
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 102 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 102 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 102 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 102 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 102 = 1 remainder 48 |
| 3 | 102 ÷ 48 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 48 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 145 and 194 | 28130 |
| 124 and 153 | 18972 |
| 97 and 99 | 9603 |
| 55 and 89 | 4895 |
| 184 and 137 | 25208 |