Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 37 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 37 and 139 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 37 and 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 37 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 37 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 37 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 9 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 9 ÷ 1 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 108 and 74 | 3996 |
| 157 and 22 | 3454 |
| 163 and 58 | 9454 |
| 133 and 104 | 13832 |
| 151 and 58 | 8758 |