Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 142 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 142 and 150 is 10650.
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 142 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 142 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 142 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 142 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 142 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 142 ÷ 8 = 17 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 15 | 2010 |
| 144 and 190 | 13680 |
| 44 and 199 | 8756 |
| 43 and 72 | 3096 |
| 99 and 47 | 4653 |