Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 139 and 37
The least common multiple (LCM) of 139 and 37 is 5143.
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 139 and 37?
First, calculate the GCD of 139 and 37 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 139 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 2 | 37 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 140 and 95 | 2660 |
| 135 and 151 | 20385 |
| 31 and 82 | 2542 |
| 147 and 125 | 18375 |
| 148 and 37 | 148 |