Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 196
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 196 is 13132.
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 196?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 196 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 196 = 0 remainder 134 |
| 2 | 196 ÷ 134 = 1 remainder 62 |
| 3 | 134 ÷ 62 = 2 remainder 10 |
| 4 | 62 ÷ 10 = 6 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 194 and 85 | 16490 |
| 124 and 30 | 1860 |
| 138 and 17 | 2346 |
| 108 and 41 | 4428 |
| 148 and 87 | 12876 |