Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 166 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 166 and 150 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 166 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 166 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 166 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 16 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 16 = 9 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 16 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 29 | 5191 |
| 50 and 78 | 1950 |
| 169 and 71 | 11999 |
| 109 and 69 | 7521 |
| 44 and 122 | 2684 |