Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 113
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 113 is 16950.
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 113?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 113 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 113 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 39 and 74 | 2886 |
| 54 and 160 | 4320 |
| 146 and 190 | 13870 |
| 193 and 53 | 10229 |
| 142 and 26 | 1846 |