Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 155
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 155 is 20770.
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 155?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 155 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 155 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 155 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 21 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 21 = 6 remainder 8 |
| 4 | 21 ÷ 8 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 5 | 8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 5 ÷ 3 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 125 and 155 | 3875 |
| 12 and 28 | 84 |
| 122 and 162 | 9882 |
| 31 and 149 | 4619 |
| 151 and 198 | 29898 |