Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 39 and 75
The least common multiple (LCM) of 39 and 75 is 975.
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 75?
First, calculate the GCD of 39 and 75 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 ÷ 75 = 0 remainder 39 |
| 2 | 75 ÷ 39 = 1 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 39 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 3 = 12 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 168 and 78 | 2184 |
| 94 and 159 | 14946 |
| 136 and 150 | 10200 |
| 145 and 114 | 16530 |
| 120 and 49 | 5880 |