Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 76
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 76 is 5244.
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 76?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 76 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 76 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 2 | 76 ÷ 62 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 62 ÷ 14 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 110 and 168 | 9240 |
| 184 and 183 | 33672 |
| 49 and 72 | 3528 |
| 124 and 115 | 14260 |
| 31 and 36 | 1116 |