Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 41
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 41 is 5658.
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 41?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 41 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 41 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 11 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 116 and 30 | 1740 |
| 176 and 62 | 5456 |
| 126 and 35 | 630 |
| 81 and 124 | 10044 |
| 65 and 114 | 7410 |