Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 67 is 9246.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 67 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 4 = 16 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 161 | 22862 |
| 16 and 174 | 1392 |
| 43 and 40 | 1720 |
| 76 and 84 | 1596 |
| 129 and 125 | 16125 |