Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 110 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 110 and 138 is 7590.
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 110 and 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 110 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 110 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 110 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 110 = 1 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 110 ÷ 28 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 26 ÷ 2 = 13 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 21 | 126 |
| 40 and 21 | 840 |
| 125 and 125 | 125 |
| 116 and 24 | 696 |
| 157 and 40 | 6280 |