Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 147 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 147 and 150 is 7350.
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 147 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 147 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 147 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 147 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 147 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 147 ÷ 3 = 49 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 55 and 163 | 8965 |
| 120 and 12 | 120 |
| 69 and 79 | 5451 |
| 17 and 58 | 986 |
| 46 and 123 | 5658 |