Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 122
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 122 is 8174.
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 122?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 122 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 122 = 1 remainder 12 |
| 2 | 122 ÷ 12 = 10 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 12 ÷ 2 = 6 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 29 and 177 | 5133 |
| 48 and 180 | 720 |
| 169 and 84 | 14196 |
| 73 and 67 | 4891 |
| 159 and 153 | 8109 |