Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 105 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 105 and 134 is 14070.
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 105 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 105 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 105 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 105 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 105 = 1 remainder 29 |
| 3 | 105 ÷ 29 = 3 remainder 18 |
| 4 | 29 ÷ 18 = 1 remainder 11 |
| 5 | 18 ÷ 11 = 1 remainder 7 |
| 6 | 11 ÷ 7 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 7 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 9 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 192 | 1344 |
| 73 and 198 | 14454 |
| 66 and 86 | 2838 |
| 177 and 70 | 12390 |
| 172 and 131 | 22532 |