Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 126 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 126 and 38 is 2394.
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 126 and 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 126 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 126 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 12 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 24 | 168 |
| 165 and 140 | 4620 |
| 130 and 181 | 23530 |
| 51 and 161 | 8211 |
| 135 and 16 | 2160 |