Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 115
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 115 is 15410.
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 115?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 115 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 115 = 1 remainder 19 |
| 2 | 115 ÷ 19 = 6 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 19 ÷ 1 = 19 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 144 and 91 | 13104 |
| 77 and 25 | 1925 |
| 89 and 20 | 1780 |
| 59 and 17 | 1003 |
| 144 and 83 | 11952 |