Least Common Multiple of 150 and 158

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 150 and 158 the smallest integer that is 11850 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 150 and 158 is 11850.

LCM(150,158) = 11850

LCM of 150 and 158

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 150 and 158

LCM of 150 and 158 is 11850

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 150 and 158. First we will calculate the prime factors of 150 and 158.

Prime Factorization of 150


2 150
3 75
5 25
5 5
1

Prime factors of 150 are 2, 3,5. Prime factorization of 150 in exponential form is:

150 = 21×31×52

Prime Factorization of 158


2 158
79 79
1

Prime factors of 158 are 2,79. Prime factorization of 158 in exponential form is:

158 = 21×791

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 150 and 158.

LCM(150,158) = 21×31×52×791
LCM(150,158) = 11850

Factors of 150

List of positive integer factors of 150 that divides 150 without a remainder.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 75, 150

Factors of 158

List of positive integer factors of 158 that divides 158 without a remainder.

1, 2, 79, 158

Least Common Multiple of 150 and 158 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 150 and 158, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(150,158) = 2
LCM(150,158) = ( 150 × 158) / 2
LCM(150,158) = 23700 / 2
LCM(150,158) = 11850

Properties of LCM 150 and 158

(i) The LCM of 158 and 150 is associative

LCM of 150 and 158 = LCM of 158 and 150

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 150 and 158

1. What is the LCM of 150 and 158?

Answer: LCM of 150 and 158 is 11850.

2. What are the Factors of 150?

Answer: Factors of 150 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 25, 30, 50, 75, 150. There are 12 integers that are factors of 150. The greatest factor of 150 is 150.

3. What are the Factors of 158?

Answer: Factors of 158 are 1, 2, 79, 158. There are 4 integers that are factors of 158. The greatest factor of 158 is 158.

4. How to Find the LCM of 150 and 158?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 150 and 158 = 11850

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 150

150 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 158

158 = 2 x 79

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 11850 = 2 x 3 x 5 x 5 x 79

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 150 and 158 is 11850.