Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 138 is 9246.
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 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 4 = 33 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 172 and 30 | 2580 |
| 104 and 165 | 17160 |
| 76 and 22 | 836 |
| 48 and 179 | 8592 |
| 63 and 27 | 189 |