Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 173
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 173 is 25950.
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 173?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 173 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 173 = 0 remainder 150 |
| 2 | 173 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 23 |
| 3 | 150 ÷ 23 = 6 remainder 12 |
| 4 | 23 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 12 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 1 = 11 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 49 | 4312 |
| 199 and 20 | 3980 |
| 175 and 95 | 3325 |
| 180 and 198 | 1980 |
| 162 and 73 | 11826 |