Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 183 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 183 and 150 is 9150.
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 183 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 183 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 183 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 33 = 4 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 166 | 4648 |
| 112 and 160 | 1120 |
| 190 and 198 | 18810 |
| 199 and 78 | 15522 |
| 155 and 38 | 5890 |