Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 137 and 40
The least common multiple (LCM) of 137 and 40 is 5480.
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 40?
First, calculate the GCD of 137 and 40 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 137 ÷ 40 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 40 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 1 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 28 and 21 | 84 |
| 150 and 72 | 1800 |
| 162 and 51 | 2754 |
| 31 and 190 | 5890 |
| 185 and 161 | 29785 |