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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 198

The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 198 is 3762.

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 198?

First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 198 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 38 ÷ 198 = 0 remainder 38
2 198 ÷ 38 = 5 remainder 8
3 38 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 6
4 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2
5 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
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92 and 19718124
44 and 143572
106 and 201060
12 and 171684

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