Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 161 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 161 and 150 is 24150.
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 161 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 161 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 161 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 11 = 13 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 163 and 67 | 10921 |
| 20 and 77 | 1540 |
| 191 and 174 | 33234 |
| 176 and 157 | 27632 |
| 38 and 198 | 3762 |