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 |
|---|---|
| 166 and 49 | 8134 |
| 97 and 180 | 17460 |
| 182 and 40 | 3640 |
| 119 and 183 | 21777 |
| 134 and 186 | 12462 |