Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 159
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 159 is 6042.
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 159?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 159 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 159 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 159 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 7 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 7 = 5 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 180 and 36 | 180 |
| 95 and 116 | 11020 |
| 45 and 47 | 2115 |
| 126 and 159 | 6678 |
| 131 and 24 | 3144 |