Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 76 is 5700.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 2 = 37 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 79 | 2449 |
| 83 and 154 | 12782 |
| 169 and 58 | 9802 |
| 111 and 101 | 11211 |
| 185 and 53 | 9805 |