Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 83
The least common multiple (LCM) of 150 and 83 is 12450.
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 83?
First, calculate the GCD of 150 and 83 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 150 ÷ 83 = 1 remainder 67 |
| 2 | 83 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 3 | 67 ÷ 16 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 16 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 31 and 125 | 3875 |
| 139 and 197 | 27383 |
| 121 and 166 | 20086 |
| 144 and 134 | 9648 |
| 107 and 181 | 19367 |