Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 39 is 1794.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 21 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 21 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 21 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 66 and 22 | 66 |
| 97 and 181 | 17557 |
| 139 and 49 | 6811 |
| 168 and 128 | 2688 |
| 135 and 53 | 7155 |