Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 67
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 67 is 8710.
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 67?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 67 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 67 = 1 remainder 63 |
| 2 | 67 ÷ 63 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 63 ÷ 4 = 15 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 1 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 179 and 156 | 27924 |
| 141 and 102 | 4794 |
| 126 and 94 | 5922 |
| 144 and 121 | 17424 |
| 133 and 50 | 6650 |