Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 38 and 70
The least common multiple (LCM) of 38 and 70 is 1330.
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 70?
First, calculate the GCD of 38 and 70 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 ÷ 70 = 0 remainder 38 |
| 2 | 70 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 32 |
| 3 | 38 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 4 | 32 ÷ 6 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 107 and 82 | 8774 |
| 106 and 49 | 5194 |
| 29 and 18 | 522 |
| 163 and 104 | 16952 |
| 117 and 20 | 2340 |