Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 86 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 86 and 150 is 6450.
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 86 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 86 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 86 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 86 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 86 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 22 |
| 4 | 64 ÷ 22 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 5 | 22 ÷ 20 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 20 ÷ 2 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 96 and 65 | 6240 |
| 22 and 43 | 946 |
| 75 and 118 | 8850 |
| 122 and 62 | 3782 |
| 28 and 189 | 756 |