Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 64
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 64 is 4800.
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 64?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 64 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 64 = 2 remainder 22 |
| 2 | 64 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 3 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 198 and 97 | 19206 |
| 181 and 69 | 12489 |
| 61 and 26 | 1586 |
| 51 and 43 | 2193 |
| 169 and 136 | 22984 |