Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 44 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 44 and 138 is 3036.
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 44 and 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 44 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 44 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 44 = 3 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 6 = 7 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 102 and 48 | 816 |
| 162 and 187 | 30294 |
| 101 and 175 | 17675 |
| 158 and 17 | 2686 |
| 104 and 79 | 8216 |