Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 87 and 150
The least common multiple (LCM) of 87 and 150 is 4350.
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 87 and 150?
First, calculate the GCD of 87 and 150 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 87 ÷ 150 = 0 remainder 87 |
| 2 | 150 ÷ 87 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 3 | 87 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 4 | 63 ÷ 24 = 2 remainder 15 |
| 5 | 24 ÷ 15 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 6 | 15 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 7 | 9 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 103 and 180 | 18540 |
| 123 and 65 | 7995 |
| 59 and 27 | 1593 |
| 116 and 14 | 812 |
| 187 and 159 | 29733 |