Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 145 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 145 and 150 is 4350.
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 145 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 145 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 145 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 145 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 145 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 145 ÷ 5 = 29 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 78 and 126 | 1638 |
| 171 and 142 | 24282 |
| 186 and 177 | 10974 |
| 125 and 131 | 16375 |
| 42 and 166 | 3486 |