Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 111
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 111 is 5106.
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 111?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 111 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 2 | 111 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 129 and 54 | 2322 |
| 76 and 40 | 760 |
| 105 and 162 | 5670 |
| 198 and 170 | 16830 |
| 41 and 83 | 3403 |