Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 197
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 197 is 29550.
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 197?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 197 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 197 = 0 remainder 150 |
| 2 | 197 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 47 |
| 3 | 150 ÷ 47 = 3 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 47 ÷ 9 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 28 | 616 |
| 179 and 81 | 14499 |
| 72 and 97 | 6984 |
| 168 and 163 | 27384 |
| 14 and 34 | 238 |