Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 144
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 144 is 2736.
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 144?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 144 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 144 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 144 ÷ 38 = 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 197 and 162 | 31914 |
| 41 and 188 | 7708 |
| 118 and 78 | 4602 |
| 79 and 71 | 5609 |
| 119 and 18 | 2142 |