Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 132
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 132 is 2508.
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 132?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 132 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 132 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 132 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 18 ÷ 2 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 134 and 14 | 938 |
| 158 and 99 | 15642 |
| 169 and 96 | 16224 |
| 49 and 44 | 2156 |
| 169 and 196 | 33124 |