Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 152
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 152 is 5928.
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 39 and 152?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 152 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 152 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 152 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 4 = 8 remainder 3 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 191 and 119 | 22729 |
| 150 and 135 | 1350 |
| 68 and 107 | 7276 |
| 174 and 197 | 34278 |
| 112 and 47 | 5264 |