Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 150 is 2550.
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 85 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 65 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 65 = 1 remainder 20 |
| 4 | 65 ÷ 20 = 3 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 73 | 9563 |
| 148 and 161 | 23828 |
| 90 and 96 | 1440 |
| 10 and 196 | 980 |
| 27 and 116 | 3132 |