Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 122 is 9150.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 72 | 2664 |
| 132 and 189 | 8316 |
| 106 and 90 | 4770 |
| 78 and 38 | 1482 |
| 27 and 189 | 189 |