Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 117
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 117 is 4446.
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 117?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 117 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 117 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 117 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 3 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 77 | 5544 |
| 114 and 48 | 912 |
| 38 and 87 | 3306 |
| 153 and 106 | 16218 |
| 112 and 64 | 448 |