Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 142
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 142 is 2698.
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 142?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 142 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 142 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 142 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 28 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 28 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 28 ÷ 10 = 2 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 149 and 138 | 20562 |
| 108 and 192 | 1728 |
| 58 and 149 | 8642 |
| 158 and 54 | 4266 |
| 161 and 165 | 26565 |