Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 72 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 72 and 150 is 1800.
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 72 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 72 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 72 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 72 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 72 ÷ 6 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 127 | 24638 |
| 119 and 179 | 21301 |
| 116 and 21 | 2436 |
| 85 and 126 | 10710 |
| 40 and 161 | 6440 |