Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 34
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 34 is 2278.
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 34?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 34 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 34 = 3 remainder 32 |
| 2 | 34 ÷ 32 = 1 remainder 2 |
| 3 | 32 ÷ 2 = 16 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 21 and 171 | 1197 |
| 150 and 29 | 4350 |
| 102 and 171 | 5814 |
| 100 and 11 | 1100 |
| 147 and 102 | 4998 |