Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 127
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 127 is 19050.
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 127?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 127 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 127 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 2 | 127 ÷ 23 = 5 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 23 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 79 and 63 | 4977 |
| 149 and 57 | 8493 |
| 16 and 47 | 752 |
| 150 and 50 | 150 |
| 72 and 18 | 72 |