Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 163 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 163 and 150 is 24450.
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 163 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 163 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 163 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 13 = 11 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 1 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 10 and 165 | 330 |
| 125 and 178 | 22250 |
| 77 and 68 | 5236 |
| 138 and 109 | 15042 |
| 19 and 170 | 3230 |