Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 84 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 84 and 150 is 2100.
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 84 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 84 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 84 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 84 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 66 |
| 3 | 84 ÷ 66 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 66 ÷ 18 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 6 | 12 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 158 and 187 | 29546 |
| 177 and 181 | 32037 |
| 59 and 25 | 1475 |
| 186 and 125 | 23250 |
| 78 and 196 | 7644 |