Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 38 is 2850.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 36 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 36 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 128 and 73 | 9344 |
| 38 and 123 | 4674 |
| 18 and 14 | 126 |
| 179 and 112 | 20048 |
| 179 and 165 | 29535 |