Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 176
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 176 is 13200.
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 176?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 176 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 176 = 0 remainder 150 |
| 2 | 176 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 150 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 119 and 113 | 13447 |
| 163 and 26 | 4238 |
| 64 and 79 | 5056 |
| 58 and 76 | 2204 |
| 170 and 181 | 30770 |