Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 134 and 57
The least common multiple (LCM) of 134 and 57 is 7638.
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 57?
First, calculate the GCD of 134 and 57 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 134 ÷ 57 = 2 remainder 20 |
| 2 | 57 ÷ 20 = 2 remainder 17 |
| 3 | 20 ÷ 17 = 1 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 17 ÷ 3 = 5 remainder 2 |
| 5 | 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 6 | 2 ÷ 1 = 2 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 85 and 109 | 9265 |
| 147 and 73 | 10731 |
| 53 and 50 | 2650 |
| 139 and 133 | 18487 |
| 29 and 146 | 4234 |