Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 46 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 46 and 150 is 3450.
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 46 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 46 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 46 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 127 | 23241 |
| 189 and 186 | 11718 |
| 47 and 124 | 5828 |
| 199 and 97 | 19303 |
| 130 and 109 | 14170 |