Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 150 is 2850.
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 57 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 57 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 57 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 21 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 7 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 186 and 17 | 3162 |
| 104 and 55 | 5720 |
| 37 and 180 | 6660 |
| 190 and 72 | 6840 |
| 162 and 112 | 9072 |