Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 138 and 94
The least common multiple (LCM) of 138 and 94 is 6486.
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 94?
First, calculate the GCD of 138 and 94 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ÷ 94 = 1 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 94 ÷ 44 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 87 and 167 | 14529 |
| 183 and 65 | 11895 |
| 164 and 168 | 6888 |
| 103 and 62 | 6386 |
| 79 and 105 | 8295 |