Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 105 is 1050.
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 150 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 45 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 45 ÷ 15 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 148 and 72 | 2664 |
| 37 and 161 | 5957 |
| 82 and 16 | 656 |
| 90 and 120 | 360 |
| 34 and 112 | 1904 |