Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 133 and 134
The least common multiple (LCM) of 133 and 134 is 17822.
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 133 and 134?
First, calculate the GCD of 133 and 134 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133 ÷ 134 = 0 remainder 133 |
| 2 | 134 ÷ 133 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 133 ÷ 1 = 133 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 89 and 96 | 8544 |
| 67 and 90 | 6030 |
| 148 and 18 | 1332 |
| 71 and 161 | 11431 |
| 42 and 153 | 2142 |