Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 30
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 30 is 2010.
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 30?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 30 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 30 = 4 remainder 14 |
| 2 | 30 ÷ 14 = 2 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 14 ÷ 2 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 171 and 156 | 8892 |
| 140 and 136 | 4760 |
| 184 and 79 | 14536 |
| 25 and 69 | 1725 |
| 73 and 138 | 10074 |