Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 50 and 156
The least common multiple (LCM) of 50 and 156 is 3900.
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 50 and 156?
First, calculate the GCD of 50 and 156 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 ÷ 156 = 0 remainder 50 |
| 2 | 156 ÷ 50 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 50 ÷ 6 = 8 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 178 and 172 | 15308 |
| 119 and 28 | 476 |
| 79 and 137 | 10823 |
| 44 and 145 | 6380 |
| 162 and 38 | 3078 |