Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 103
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 103 is 13802.
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 134 and 103?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 103 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 103 = 1 remainder 31 |
| 2 | 103 ÷ 31 = 3 remainder 10 |
| 3 | 31 ÷ 10 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 10 ÷ 1 = 10 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 106 and 175 | 18550 |
| 107 and 133 | 14231 |
| 85 and 64 | 5440 |
| 163 and 119 | 19397 |
| 166 and 105 | 17430 |