Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 57 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 57 and 38 is 114.
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 57 and 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 57 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 57 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 19 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 84 and 180 | 1260 |
| 105 and 117 | 4095 |
| 193 and 137 | 26441 |
| 164 and 169 | 27716 |
| 173 and 62 | 10726 |