Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 181 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 181 and 150 is 27150.
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 181 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 181 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 31 = 4 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 5 = 5 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 42 and 57 | 798 |
| 154 and 105 | 2310 |
| 94 and 22 | 1034 |
| 78 and 151 | 11778 |
| 135 and 174 | 7830 |