Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 12 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 150 is 300.
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 12 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 12 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 12 = 12 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 101 and 165 | 16665 |
| 182 and 109 | 19838 |
| 195 and 149 | 29055 |
| 147 and 41 | 6027 |
| 192 and 16 | 192 |