Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 150 is 20550.
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 137 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 137 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 137 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 137 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 187 | 34595 |
| 34 and 120 | 2040 |
| 45 and 30 | 90 |
| 166 and 56 | 4648 |
| 122 and 150 | 9150 |