Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 192 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 192 and 150 is 4800.
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 192 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 192 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 192 ÷ 150 = 1 remainder 42 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 42 = 3 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 42 ÷ 24 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 194 | 7954 |
| 47 and 166 | 7802 |
| 19 and 18 | 342 |
| 165 and 131 | 21615 |
| 140 and 11 | 1540 |