Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 119 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 119 and 136 is 952.
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 119 and 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 119 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 119 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 119 ÷ 17 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 147 and 107 | 15729 |
| 96 and 186 | 2976 |
| 51 and 154 | 7854 |
| 152 and 87 | 13224 |
| 183 and 70 | 12810 |