Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 26
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 26 is 1950.
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 26?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 26 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 26 = 5 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 26 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 38 | 6194 |
| 65 and 33 | 2145 |
| 51 and 95 | 4845 |
| 160 and 157 | 25120 |
| 165 and 82 | 13530 |