Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 39
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 39 is 5226.
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 39?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 39 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 39 = 3 remainder 17 |
| 2 | 39 ÷ 17 = 2 remainder 5 |
| 3 | 17 ÷ 5 = 3 remainder 2 |
| 4 | 5 ÷ 2 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 117 and 65 | 585 |
| 63 and 113 | 7119 |
| 173 and 172 | 29756 |
| 113 and 52 | 5876 |
| 156 and 131 | 20436 |