Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 110
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 110 is 1650.
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 110?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 110 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 40 |
| 2 | 110 ÷ 40 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 40 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 139 | 25020 |
| 53 and 132 | 6996 |
| 76 and 160 | 3040 |
| 49 and 55 | 2695 |
| 134 and 140 | 9380 |