Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 150 is 1650.
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 110 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 110 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 3 | 110 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 4 | 40 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 30 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 157 | 4553 |
| 19 and 98 | 1862 |
| 41 and 50 | 2050 |
| 131 and 54 | 7074 |
| 166 and 32 | 2656 |