Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 62
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 62 is 4650.
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 62?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 62 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 26 |
| 2 | 62 ÷ 26 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 26 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 34 | 3162 |
| 100 and 198 | 9900 |
| 151 and 88 | 13288 |
| 160 and 158 | 12640 |
| 74 and 119 | 8806 |