Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 146
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 146 is 2774.
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 146?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 146 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 146 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 146 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 167 and 44 | 7348 |
| 133 and 82 | 10906 |
| 46 and 81 | 3726 |
| 97 and 32 | 3104 |
| 116 and 78 | 4524 |