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 |
|---|---|
| 121 and 29 | 3509 |
| 192 and 76 | 3648 |
| 141 and 85 | 11985 |
| 166 and 76 | 6308 |
| 94 and 11 | 1034 |