Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 146 is 10074.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 138 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 138 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 138 ÷ 8 = 17 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 126 and 183 | 7686 |
| 74 and 79 | 5846 |
| 196 and 197 | 38612 |
| 163 and 48 | 7824 |
| 48 and 119 | 5712 |