Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 175 is 1050.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 150 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 25 |
| 3 | 150 ÷ 25 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 37 and 68 | 2516 |
| 161 and 166 | 26726 |
| 41 and 112 | 4592 |
| 185 and 54 | 9990 |
| 194 and 176 | 17072 |