Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 148
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 148 is 9916.
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 148?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 148 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 148 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 148 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 14 = 9 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 14 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 6 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 6 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 6 | 6 ÷ 2 = 3 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 98 and 147 | 294 |
| 101 and 72 | 7272 |
| 138 and 106 | 7314 |
| 177 and 181 | 32037 |
| 46 and 87 | 4002 |