Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 151
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 151 is 5738.
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 151?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 151 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 151 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 151 ÷ 38 = 3 remainder 37 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 37 ÷ 1 = 37 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 86 and 43 | 86 |
| 98 and 139 | 13622 |
| 134 and 192 | 12864 |
| 152 and 89 | 13528 |
| 110 and 117 | 12870 |