Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 24 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 24 and 139 is 3336.
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 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 24 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 24 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 19 |
| 3 | 24 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 4 | 19 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 131 and 187 | 24497 |
| 123 and 124 | 15252 |
| 25 and 21 | 525 |
| 178 and 170 | 15130 |
| 12 and 111 | 444 |