Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 52 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 52 and 38 is 988.
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 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 52 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 188 and 135 | 25380 |
| 71 and 59 | 4189 |
| 133 and 102 | 13566 |
| 198 and 76 | 7524 |
| 120 and 33 | 1320 |