Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 13
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 13 is 1742.
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 13?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 13 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 2 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 195 and 128 | 24960 |
| 103 and 86 | 8858 |
| 71 and 143 | 10153 |
| 73 and 118 | 8614 |
| 198 and 113 | 22374 |