Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 106
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 106 is 2014.
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 38 and 106?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 106 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 106 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 106 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 30 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 30 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 30 ÷ 8 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 38 | 3192 |
| 167 and 20 | 3340 |
| 194 and 154 | 14938 |
| 112 and 121 | 13552 |
| 155 and 125 | 3875 |