Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 25
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 25 is 3450.
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 25?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 25 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 25 = 5 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 25 ÷ 13 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 12 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 12 ÷ 1 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 193 and 142 | 27406 |
| 192 and 172 | 8256 |
| 88 and 117 | 10296 |
| 175 and 36 | 6300 |
| 151 and 70 | 10570 |