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Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 18

The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 18 is 234.

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 18?

First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 18 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.

Step-by-Step GCD Calculation

StepCalculation
1 39 ÷ 18 = 2 remainder 3
2 18 ÷ 3 = 6 remainder 0

Examples of LCM Calculations

NumbersLCM
168 and 19015960
154 and 11718018
189 and 1172457
148 and 1565772
111 and 18220202

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