Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 126
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 126 is 1638.
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 13 and 126?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 126 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 126 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 126 ÷ 13 = 9 remainder 9 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 9 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 72 and 161 | 11592 |
| 160 and 141 | 22560 |
| 166 and 116 | 9628 |
| 180 and 159 | 9540 |
| 154 and 20 | 1540 |