Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 51 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 51 and 138 is 2346.
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 51 and 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 51 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 51 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 51 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 51 = 2 remainder 36 |
| 3 | 51 ÷ 36 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 4 | 36 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 15 ÷ 6 = 2 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 32 and 59 | 1888 |
| 38 and 78 | 1482 |
| 10 and 69 | 690 |
| 17 and 101 | 1717 |
| 72 and 196 | 3528 |