Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 162 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 162 and 150 is 4050.
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 162 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 162 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 162 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 12 = 12 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 139 | 18348 |
| 157 and 187 | 29359 |
| 51 and 199 | 10149 |
| 112 and 199 | 22288 |
| 131 and 177 | 23187 |