Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 147
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 147 is 19698.
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 147?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 147 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 147 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 147 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 13 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 13 = 10 remainder 4 |
| 4 | 13 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 46 and 10 | 230 |
| 85 and 189 | 16065 |
| 58 and 142 | 4118 |
| 59 and 14 | 826 |
| 185 and 189 | 34965 |