Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 113 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 113 and 134 is 15142.
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 113 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 113 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 113 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 113 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 113 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 113 ÷ 21 = 5 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 138 and 55 | 7590 |
| 14 and 99 | 1386 |
| 20 and 182 | 1820 |
| 122 and 85 | 10370 |
| 33 and 137 | 4521 |