Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 105
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 105 is 4830.
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 138 and 105?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 105 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 2 | 105 ÷ 33 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 33 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 159 | 3657 |
| 106 and 154 | 8162 |
| 50 and 44 | 1100 |
| 53 and 29 | 1537 |
| 175 and 135 | 4725 |