Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 187 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 187 and 150 is 28050.
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 187 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 187 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 187 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 37 = 4 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 2 = 18 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 98 | 8722 |
| 141 and 158 | 22278 |
| 53 and 106 | 106 |
| 36 and 73 | 2628 |
| 123 and 92 | 11316 |