Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 118 is 8850.
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 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 118 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 32 = 3 remainder 22 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 22 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 22 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 136 and 138 | 9384 |
| 118 and 157 | 18526 |
| 46 and 142 | 3266 |
| 120 and 13 | 1560 |
| 172 and 146 | 12556 |