Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 121
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 121 is 16214.
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 121?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 121 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 121 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 2 | 121 ÷ 13 = 9 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 185 and 159 | 29415 |
| 78 and 192 | 2496 |
| 88 and 101 | 8888 |
| 134 and 26 | 1742 |
| 79 and 80 | 6320 |