Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 68
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 68 is 5100.
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 68?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 68 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 68 = 2 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 68 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 15 | 90 |
| 197 and 174 | 34278 |
| 102 and 25 | 2550 |
| 32 and 21 | 672 |
| 117 and 144 | 1872 |