Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 41 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 41 and 150 is 6150.
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 41 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 41 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 41 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 41 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 41 ÷ 27 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 13 ÷ 1 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 76 | 9804 |
| 138 and 163 | 22494 |
| 138 and 57 | 2622 |
| 73 and 72 | 5256 |
| 76 and 122 | 4636 |