Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 183
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 183 is 6954.
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 183?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 183 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 183 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 183 ÷ 38 = 4 remainder 31 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 31 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 31 ÷ 7 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 61 | 8967 |
| 152 and 145 | 22040 |
| 156 and 178 | 13884 |
| 152 and 142 | 10792 |
| 45 and 125 | 1125 |