Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 146 is 10950.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 146 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 4 = 36 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 59 and 98 | 5782 |
| 103 and 46 | 4738 |
| 32 and 163 | 5216 |
| 160 and 169 | 27040 |
| 162 and 52 | 4212 |