Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 28
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 28 is 3836.
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 137 and 28?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 28 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 28 = 4 remainder 25 |
| 2 | 28 ÷ 25 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 25 ÷ 3 = 8 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 199 and 30 | 5970 |
| 51 and 90 | 1530 |
| 174 and 85 | 14790 |
| 56 and 57 | 3192 |
| 42 and 28 | 84 |