Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 125
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 125 is 16750.
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 125?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 125 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 125 = 1 remainder 9 |
| 2 | 125 ÷ 9 = 13 remainder 8 |
| 3 | 9 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 4 | 8 ÷ 1 = 8 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 23 and 77 | 1771 |
| 52 and 194 | 5044 |
| 124 and 115 | 14260 |
| 113 and 13 | 1469 |
| 184 and 171 | 31464 |