Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 155 is 4650.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 150 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 150 ÷ 5 = 30 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 49 | 9751 |
| 37 and 109 | 4033 |
| 198 and 72 | 792 |
| 50 and 13 | 650 |
| 100 and 153 | 15300 |