Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 158
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 158 is 10586.
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 158?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 158 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 158 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 158 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 24 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 24 = 5 remainder 14 |
| 4 | 24 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 10 |
| 5 | 14 ÷ 10 = 1 remainder 4 |
| 6 | 10 ÷ 4 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 4 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 142 and 173 | 24566 |
| 137 and 163 | 22331 |
| 160 and 111 | 17760 |
| 48 and 103 | 4944 |
| 68 and 95 | 6460 |