Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 74 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 74 and 138 is 5106.
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 74 and 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 74 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 74 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 74 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 74 = 1 remainder 64 |
| 3 | 74 ÷ 64 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 64 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 4 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 69 and 63 | 1449 |
| 185 and 174 | 32190 |
| 60 and 126 | 1260 |
| 38 and 100 | 1900 |
| 117 and 23 | 2691 |