Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 116
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 116 is 7772.
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 116?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 116 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 116 = 1 remainder 18 |
| 2 | 116 ÷ 18 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 18 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 2 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 34 and 193 | 6562 |
| 69 and 89 | 6141 |
| 41 and 18 | 738 |
| 58 and 165 | 9570 |
| 184 and 185 | 34040 |