Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 13 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 134 is 1742.
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 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 13 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 161 | 322 |
| 17 and 90 | 1530 |
| 144 and 125 | 18000 |
| 144 and 164 | 5904 |
| 143 and 93 | 13299 |