Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 153
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 153 is 7650.
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 153?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 153 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 153 = 0 remainder 150 |
| 2 | 153 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 150 ÷ 3 = 50 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 82 | 1722 |
| 133 and 49 | 931 |
| 75 and 144 | 3600 |
| 155 and 12 | 1860 |
| 189 and 60 | 3780 |