Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 139
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 139 is 7228.
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 52 and 139?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 139 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 139 = 0 remainder 52 |
| 2 | 139 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 35 |
| 3 | 52 ÷ 35 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 4 | 35 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 17 ÷ 1 = 17 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 41 and 126 | 5166 |
| 33 and 141 | 1551 |
| 120 and 186 | 3720 |
| 166 and 197 | 32702 |
| 73 and 50 | 3650 |