Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 78 and 38
The least common multiple (LCM) of 78 and 38 is 1482.
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 78 and 38?
First, calculate the GCD of 78 and 38 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 ÷ 38 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 2 | 38 ÷ 2 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 113 and 154 | 17402 |
| 101 and 109 | 11009 |
| 138 and 160 | 11040 |
| 119 and 87 | 10353 |
| 64 and 79 | 5056 |