Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 45
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 45 is 6030.
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 45?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 45 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 45 = 2 remainder 44 |
| 2 | 45 ÷ 44 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 3 | 44 ÷ 1 = 44 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 48 and 31 | 1488 |
| 101 and 119 | 12019 |
| 105 and 177 | 6195 |
| 150 and 25 | 150 |
| 190 and 144 | 13680 |