Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 130 and 84
The least common multiple (LCM) of 130 and 84 is 5460.
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 84?
First, calculate the GCD of 130 and 84 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 130 ÷ 84 = 1 remainder 46 |
| 2 | 84 ÷ 46 = 1 remainder 38 |
| 3 | 46 ÷ 38 = 1 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 38 ÷ 8 = 4 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 100 and 45 | 900 |
| 41 and 158 | 6478 |
| 168 and 157 | 26376 |
| 116 and 182 | 10556 |
| 88 and 165 | 1320 |