Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 175
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 175 is 23450.
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 175?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 175 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 175 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 175 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 41 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 41 = 3 remainder 11 |
| 4 | 41 ÷ 11 = 3 remainder 8 |
| 5 | 11 ÷ 8 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 6 | 8 ÷ 3 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 7 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 190 and 28 | 2660 |
| 56 and 23 | 1288 |
| 70 and 136 | 4760 |
| 167 and 96 | 16032 |
| 151 and 126 | 19026 |