Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 153 and 50
The least common multiple (LCM) of 153 and 50 is 7650.
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 153 and 50?
First, calculate the GCD of 153 and 50 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 153 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 2 | 50 ÷ 3 = 16 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 77 | 616 |
| 100 and 158 | 7900 |
| 12 and 130 | 780 |
| 146 and 37 | 5402 |
| 124 and 87 | 10788 |