Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 137
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 137 is 5069.
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 37 and 137?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 137 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 137 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 137 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 26 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 26 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 26 ÷ 11 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 183 and 21 | 1281 |
| 155 and 117 | 18135 |
| 96 and 168 | 672 |
| 40 and 134 | 2680 |
| 144 and 188 | 6768 |