Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 120
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 120 is 600.
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 120?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 120 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 120 = 1 remainder 30 |
| 2 | 120 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 67 and 21 | 1407 |
| 197 and 15 | 2955 |
| 114 and 121 | 13794 |
| 60 and 146 | 4380 |
| 200 and 172 | 8600 |