Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 56 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 56 and 150 is 4200.
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 56 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 56 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 56 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 56 = 2 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 56 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 88 and 33 | 264 |
| 186 and 187 | 34782 |
| 189 and 125 | 23625 |
| 126 and 124 | 7812 |
| 185 and 86 | 15910 |