Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 138 is 552.
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 24 and 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 6 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 30 and 187 | 5610 |
| 76 and 132 | 2508 |
| 89 and 105 | 9345 |
| 78 and 121 | 9438 |
| 118 and 59 | 118 |