Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 136
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 136 is 8840.
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 130 and 136?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 136 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 136 = 0 remainder 130 |
| 2 | 136 ÷ 130 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 3 | 130 ÷ 6 = 21 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 6 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 56 and 106 | 2968 |
| 20 and 53 | 1060 |
| 165 and 35 | 1155 |
| 168 and 125 | 21000 |
| 150 and 24 | 600 |