Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 119
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 119 is 15946.
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 119?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 119 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 119 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 2 | 119 ÷ 15 = 7 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 15 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 1 = 14 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 11 and 186 | 2046 |
| 194 and 83 | 16102 |
| 30 and 55 | 330 |
| 157 and 166 | 26062 |
| 142 and 151 | 21442 |